Energy benefits of apartment-living with Barratt in Plymouth

When you buy a new home, you have many decisions to make. One of the first might be whether to opt for an apartment or a house?

As we head into the depths of winter, energy saving is a top priority and latest research from the NHBC reveals that owners of a one bedroom apartment can save around £440 a year compared with its Victorian equivalent.

Apartments also offer numerous lifestyle benefits and has increased in popularity over recent years, as more buyers opt to live in or close to city centres, and near to transport hubs, shopping, universities and cultural attractions.

“We are welcoming a higher number of single person households, downsizers, retirees and young professionals to our developments in Plymouth,” said sales director Sara Parker. “And many seek the benefits offered by apartment-living.

“It’s not only the excellent and convenient locations our buyers find attractive. New-build apartments offer a whole lot more besides. When someone chooses to buy one of these impressive home designs from us, they enjoy everything from flooring to upgraded kitchens - all installed and ready-to-use. And they also enjoy the very latest in terms of safety and security which is increasingly important for a lot of our buyers.

“Buyers choose new-build apartments for so many reasons. Whether they intend to live in their new home, or if they are an investor planning to let, they know everything is taken care of.

“And our designers have made excellent use of space in the apartments we offer. These contemporary homes all feature stylish kitchens and living/dining areas. And many of our two bedroom homes offer en suite facilities to the master bedroom.

“Gone are the days when apartments were viewed merely as a starter property for those entering the market for the first time. They are, of course, perfect for this type of buyer - but they offer so much more than that.

“We are experiencing high demand from people with a whole range of different lifestyles and requirements.”

Barratt offers an impressive selection of apartments at its developments in Plymouth including at Reflections in Hooe where prices for a two bedroom home start at £179,995.

For more information about apartment living with Barratt in Plymouth call 0844 5710 385 or visit barratthomes.co.uk