More and more people are thinking about sustainability. This means furnishing your home in such a way that you use less energy and are better at dealing with the environment. Making your home more sustainable and financing it doesn't have to be difficult or expensive. You can achieve a lot with small steps.
There are many advantages to sustainability.
• You save money on your energy bill;
• You ensure a healthier (indoor) climate;
• You contribute to a better future for future generations.
It often starts with a conscious use of energy. Think of taking a shorter shower or not leaving appliances on standby. In addition to these small steps, larger energy-saving measures are also possible.
There are many energy-saving measures you can take, for example:
• Replacing old lamps with LED lighting;
• Opt for an energy-efficient washing machine or refrigerator;
• Turn the heat down a degree.
With these sustainable solutions, you use less energy. This is good for the environment and for your wallet.
One of the most important steps in sustainability is home insulation. If your home is well insulated, the heat stays inside better in the winter and out in the summer. This means you don't have to heat or cool as much.
Ways to insulate your home include:
• Roof insulation
• Wall insulation
• Floor insulation
• Double or triple glazing
With home insulation, you not only save energy, but also make your living pleasure more comfortable.
In addition to home insulation, there are other sustainable solutions. Think about:
• Solar panels to generate your own power;
• A heat pump for heating without gas;
• Collect rainwater to irrigate the garden.
These sustainable solutions sometimes require a larger investment. However, you often earn this back because your energy costs are falling. In addition, you increase the value of your home and it can also give you an advantage in your monthly mortgage payment. Indeed, there are mortgage lenders that give you a discount on the interest rate if you can submit a higher energy label. Always wise to have your financial advisor check whether this is also the case for you.
Do you also want to take steps towards sustainability, but you're not sure where to start and how to finance it? Van Loon is happy to help you with personal advice. Visit us in Breda, The Hague, Den Bosch or one of our other offices and together we will see how we can make financing for sustainable solutions possible. Would you prefer an appointment digitally? That's no problem!
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