Britons Moving in Favour of Detached Houses

According to the latest study into the UK housing market, there has been a ‘marked shift’ in the type of residential properties that have been developed over the past 50 years.

The report was released by Halifax, showing that consumer demands have changed over the last 50 years, moving away from suburban semi-detached homes towards detached homes and flats.

Of those English homes built between 1945 and 1964, detached properties made up just ten percent of the number. However, detached homes now account for 36 percent of homes that have been built since 1980 – which explains why it is now the most dominant type of property.

Though detached properties may be seen as more desirable, they do come with their own challenges. Typically, detached homes will lose more heat due to a larger surface area of walls, as well as through single pane windows.

Double glazing is an effective way of reducing the amount of heat lost through windows, especially when combined with insulation that can protect heat from being lost through walls.

The study has also shown that flats rose from 15 percent of new homes from 1945-1964, to 20 percent of properties that have been built since 1980.

No matter what kind of property you live in, if you only have single pane windows you could be losing money and heat. By installing double glazing, your home will be naturally warmer and your thermostat can be lowered.