How a New House Can Save You Money Right From the Start

No maintenance

Ask anyone who has moved into an established home and they’ll tell you the same story. Faults that you didn’t notice during the inspection suddenly come to light. The porch is sagging, or the stair carpet is torn.

Even if you’ve gone through the building report with a fine toothed comb, there’s always something. When you’ve just bought the biggest purchase of your life, even a small repair can hit the hip pocket hard.

With a brand new house when you build with Carlisle Homes, you have three months after settlement to spot any problems. And because all of your appliances are brand new, they come under warranty. No worries about moving in and having to replace the dishwasher here!

Reduced running costs

Home repairs aren’t the only ongoing cost you’ll take on when you become a homeowner. Running costs can also make a sizeable dent in the budget. The average electricity bill for a household in Victoria is $1,490 or $125 per month. Add gas on top of that, plus water bills, and it can start to add up.

This is where a new build can really save you money. By incorporating energy efficient design principles and fixtures into your build, you can significantly reduce the running costs.

For example:

• North facing living areas maximise sunlight so you can reduce the amount of time you need to put overhead lights on. Bedrooms should be positioned to the south so that they stay cool and dim, making it easier to sleep.
• Fixed shading and sun control (like a verandah or eaves) over north-facing windows reduce heat in summer. Shading to the east and west is also useful in the summer to reduce bright sunshine in the morning and late afternoons.
• ‘Zoning’ similar rooms together (for example kitchen, lounge, bathroom and laundry; or bedrooms and home offices) allows you to only heat or cool those zones when in use.