NEW HOMES
CHOOSING NEW BUILDS MEANS SAVING MONEY AND CONTRIBUTING TO A GREENER FUTURE
First time buyers choosing newly built properties stand to reap rewards ranging from spacious, thoughtful property design to superb locations that meet an assortment of buyer needs. Furthermore, there's the energy efficiency that new builds deliver, with the latest figures from the Home Builders Federation (HBF) showing that buyers could save thousands every year. Providing opportunities for aspiring first time buyers to enjoy the benefits of owning a new build home, is Lovell Homes’ range of properties in Hatfield
Recent buyer Sean
Vista is a case in point. The stylish apartments celebrate open-plan living, creating an effortless flow from the kitchen through spaces thoughtfully designed for dining, relaxing and entertaining. All of the contemporary one and two bedroom apartments come with private balconies, perfect for making the most of the capricious British sunshine. Ensuring the needs of modern families are comfortably met, each apartment also includes ample work from home space. Sean, aged 25, who recently purchased his first home at Vista, explains what it has
meant to him to find a place of his own, “I am so thrilled to have such a great space to myself. My advice for other first time buyers is to envision the end goal. It is so brilliant to be able to call a home yours and stamp your identity on it. I love the feeling of my new home, thanks to the abundant natural
tonnes). The HBF reports that 86% of new build homes have an EPC rating of either A or B, compared to just 5% of existing properties. First time buyers who choose a new build can therefore buy with the confidence that they are supporting the UK on its journey to net zero, and also save over £1,800 on average per year on their energy bills when compared to an older property. Simon Ginsburg, Head of Sales at Lovell Homes, comments, “Buying a new build home shows a commitment to the environment, as well as making sound financial sense, as the latest HBF Watt a Save report demonstrates. Purchasing a newly constructed home also means enjoying a property designed to suit contemporary lifestyles, from dedicated space for working from home to an understanding of the important role of outside space and greenery in supporting wellbeing.” First time buyers at Vista and Hatfield Rise stand to gain all these benefits, as well as everything that the bustling town of Hatfield has to offer. The town also provides excellent access to London, with direct trains from Hatfield station reaching London King's Cross in as little as 25 minutes – leading to Location, Location, Location ’s Phil Spencer voting Hatfield one of the best commuter towns to buy property in the UK.
light and views over green spaces. ” Likewise, at nearby Hatfield Rise,
homes are impressing buyers not just with their stylish design but also their energy efficiency. Set around a gorgeous new green space, the development delivers brand new one and two bedroom apartments designed to a stunning specification. Providing local buyers with spacious interiors and generous balconies, homes at Hatfield Rise are priced from £230,000 and ready to move into now. Samantha, 38, explains the benefits of living in her one bedroom apartment at Hatfield Rise, “I was looking for a base from which I could get to work quickly and have easy access to the capital. Central London – as it is for many first time buyers – was way out of my price range. Hatfield is brilliant, I get to enjoy everything London has to offer, without having to pay London living prices.” As new builds, both Vista and Hatfield Rise offer buyers access to far greater energy efficiency than older properties. According to the 2024 HBF Watt a Save report, new build homes emit 63% less carbon a year on average than older properties (1.29 tonnes compared to 3.52
Recent buyer Samantha
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