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I've lived in a large warehouse-type space without gas heating - also a modern build from the late 90s with double glazing. The electricity bills were significant - probably around £300 a month rather than £100 a month I was previously used to - but I suspect that could be got around a bit more intelligently these days with a few oil radiators linked to smart plugs in key areas. It's not a deal breaker, it's a quirk. I'd prefer gas for sure but if I loved a place it wouldn't stop me buying.
ReekBlefs-
Thanks for that. £300 is a lot! Current owners just emailed saying their highest heating costs were £85 last February- not sure how truthful they are.
Having lived in a warehouse space for a year or so, even with gas we were struggling to keep it warm- superhigh ceilings surely didn't help.
The flat I am looking at is a smallish two bedroom so it might be slightly easier to heat. Will definitely look into oil radiators.
plantasia
I have been lurking in this thread for a while and its really useful information for me as a (hopefully) soon first-time buyer.
I found a flat I really like but the whole building is not connected to the gas grid. That means there are storage heaters in the flat and all hot water is heated electrically. There is a water tank in the flat and pumps on the hot water tabs.
As I have never lived in a non-gas flat, I would be interested if anyone has experience with these kind of circumstances? What do people think, would that be deal breaker for you? Does it affect resale value and mortgage availability? Will heating bills be crazy? It's a modernish build from the late 90s with double glazing so safe to say insulation is not the best.
Thank you in advance!