New Homes Now Required by Law to have EV Charging Facilities.
In order to make electric vehicles accessible to more people it’s necessary to make improvements to our green infrastructure. New homes and buildings in England will now be required by law to install EV charging points under the Part S building regulations.
The law comes as part of a wider initiative to accelerate the country’s transition to electric vehicles.
Notably, this will also include the Government plans to ban sales of all petrol and diesel cars in 2035!
The ultimate goal is to achieve net zero carbon emissions in the UK by 2050 (whereby our net carbon emissions are cut to zero) which is seen as crucial to tackling climate change.
But what does this mean for Homeowners? Or People looking to buy a New Home?
Whilst you won’t need to install an EV charger at home right away, it’s clear that the UK is rapidly moving towards a carbon neutral future, so it’s a good idea to consider a home with green credentials before you make your next move.
The number of new property listings that mention EV charging in their description is up by over 529% since 2019, highlighting that sellers seriously recognise the growing demand for EV facilities.
Electric vehicle sales are surging and installing an EV charger to your home is generally considered a very positive improvement that can enhance its desirability and increase your home’s value so its something to keep an eye on. Besides, you might be looking to upgrade to an EV yourself!
Greener Homes with better EPC Ratings are valued Higher.
Saving money on energy bills continues to be the biggest reason for people to make green improvements to their existing homes and it’s becoming a top priority for buyers too.
A reduction in your energy costs is achieved by reducing the input of heat energy to your home (using your boiler less often!).
In theory, you can get significant improvements relatively easily by upgrading your windows to triple glazing, enhancing the quality of your insulation or improving the air tightness of your home. This means you conserve existing heat better and can reduce your energy inputs.
It’s no surprise therefore, that a greener home is more desirable for buyers. Rightmove reported that improving your home’s EPC rating from D to C “could see an increase in value of 3%, or £11,157. While moving from an F to a C rating could increase the property’s value by an average of an additional 15%, or almost £56,000, when looking at the current national average asking price!”
Why are New Build Homes More Energy Efficient
One of the biggest benefits of buying a new build home is that it will be more energy efficient than an existing home. This is because new homes are built using modern energy-saving materials and new technologies.
Here at Hollins, we’re committed to building our homes to rigorous standards so that they stand the test of time for years to come.
This means building a robust, well-insulated and efficient home which is furnished with the latest technology to support our homeowners to live as sustainably as they’d like to.
We achieve an EPC of roughly B and above and we install Ohme EV charging facilities on our new build homes to support electric transportation.
If you’re interested in buying a home that is future-proofed for a green future take a look at our available developments via the links below:
Thistledowns: Thistledowns, Macclesfield – 12 Energy Saving Townhouses, 10 minutes from the town centre.
Galloways Reach: Galloways Reach, Galgate, Lancaster – A luxury rural development, 10 minutes from Lancaster.
The Foothills: The Foothills, Rossendale, Lancashire – 80 characterful homes, nestled in the Rossendale Valley area.
Riverside Walk: Riverside Walk, Garstang, Lancashire – Luxury homes found near the historical town of Garstang.
Notes:
Purple Bricks : [ What Are The Most Desirable Energy Saving Features For Homebuyers That Could Save You £1,300 Per Year? ]
Rightmove: [ Sellers of homes with improved EPC ratings see ‘green price premium’ ]
BBC: [ New homes in England to have electric car chargers by law ]