Albemarle Homes Supports New Homes Week 2026

As part of New Homes Week 2026, Albemarle Homes is proud to support this year’s national theme, “The Power to Move”, celebrating how new build homes can give buyers more freedom, flexibility and confidence when taking their next step.

Choosing a new build home can make a difference not just on move-in day, but for many years to come. Here’s how…

Lower energy costs

Independent research from the Home Builders Federation, the report, Watt a Save: The New Build Advantage, shows that modern new build homes are significantly cheaper to run than older properties.

Homes built to today’s standards typically achieve Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) ratings of A or B, which can result in meaningful savings on household energy bills when compared with older homes.

For example, the report highlights that EPC A or B rated homes typically have an annual energy bill of around £1,574, compared with £1,995 for an EPC D rated home, a difference of £421 each year. The least energy-efficient homes, rated EPC F or G, can cost over £600 more per year to run.

Lower monthly outgoings can make buying a home feel more achievable, giving buyers the power to move sooner and with greater financial confidence.

Modern homes built for today’s lifestyles

New homes are designed very differently from much of the UK’s ageing housing stock. The report notes that 38% of homes in England were built before 1946, many of which require costly and disruptive upgrades to meet modern standards.

In contrast, new build homes benefit from features designed into them from day one, including:

• High levels of insulation and airtight construction
• Modern heating systems, including low-carbon technologies
• Improved ventilation for healthier indoor air quality
• Smart energy features designed to reduce waste and improve comfort

These features help homeowners avoid the expense, disruption and uncertainty of retrofitting an older property.

The power to move with Albemarle Homes

New Homes Week shines a spotlight on how new build homes can support buyers at every stage of their journey, from first-time buyers taking their first step, to families looking for space to grow, or those seeking lower-maintenance living.

At Albemarle Homes, we offer a range of assistance schemes and incentives designed to help make moving more achievable, find out more here