Energy-Efficient Home Saves First-Time Buyer Money
Hobie has become a homeowner for the first time, at Orbit Homes’ Micklewell Park development in Daventry. The energy efficient two-bedroom house has saved Hobie nearly £100 a month on gas and electric, compared to the studio apartment he was renting in London…
Before his move, Hobie was renting a small studio apartment in London and had been saving up for years to afford a deposit for his dream home. However, the steep house prices in London led him to widen his search and explore other areas. Ultimately, he found himself drawn to the Midlands.
After a long day of scouting properties in Daventry, without any luck, Hobie stumbled upon Micklewell Park on the way to his last viewing. Intrigued, he decided to take a closer look and fell in love with a charming two-bedroom house, The Holly. Without hesitation, he reserved his home the very next day!
Hobie says: “The Holly's layout impressed me with its potential for a fresh start and space to personalise. The Orbit Homes team gave me the much-needed support throughout the process, and I appreciated their prompt assistance whenever I had a question.”
At Orbit Homes, customers get more value for their money, as all new properties have integrated kitchen appliances, flooring, turf, patio area, and fencing to the rear garden –included as standard.
The all-inclusive specification made Hobie’s move into his new home a little bit more affordable and enabled him to settle in more quickly: “As I was renting previously, I had to hit the ground running and needed everything to be move-in ready. Having flooring and appliances included made everything so much easier and saved me money too.”
Furthermore, new build homes are more energy efficient and offer 55% savings on energy bills compared to an equivalent older property, according to HBF Watt A Save report (July 2023). Hobie himself has experienced the benefits of this firsthand, sharing that his latest gas and electric bill was nearly £100 less compared to when he was renting a studio apartment.
Hobie says he is very happy with his decision to move to Micklewell Park and become a homeowner. He also offers some advice to fellow first-time buyers, who may find it challenging to save up for a deposit: “As a single person, it can be a bit tougher saving to get to the magic number for your deposit but don’t give up, there’s plenty of hope!”
Orbit Homes is delighted to welcome Hobie to the growing new community at Micklewell Park. Situated on the outskirts of Daventry, not far from the picturesque village of Welton. The development offers a range of one- and two-bedroom apartments and two-, three-, four- and five-bedroom houses.
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