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Making your home more sustainable often results in lower monthly costs

As homeowners increasingly strive for sustainability, the primary motivation is to cut energy costs, with 64% taking measures like insulation and solar panel installation to achieve this. Understanding the significance of an energy label can not only guide you in enhancing your home's efficiency but also boost its market value, offering a financial incentive alongside environmental benefits. Dive deeper to explore the practical steps and advantages of making your home more energy-efficient.

More and more homeowners are actively working to make their homes more sustainable. Climate change is often cited in the media as the main reason, but in practice, it turns out that people want to lower their energy bills. By adding insulation, you can not only save on your energy costs but also increase the value of your home by achieving a better energy rating.

While Homekeur doesn't directly help you make your home more sustainable, we can determine a current energy label for your property. This article explains how you can make your home more sustainable and why an energy label plays a significant role.

Why sustainability is important

Sustainability and energy efficiency are important topics for many homeowners. The main reason for making your home more sustainable? Saving on your energy costs. Research shows that this was the main motivation for 64% of homeowners to take measures such as insulating their home, installing solar panels, or replacing an old central heating boiler. Furthermore, a better energy rating contributes to the resale value of your home. A home with an energy rating of A or B is more attractive on the housing market than one with a lower rating.

How do you improve your energy label?

You can make your home more energy-efficient in several ways, thereby improving your energy rating. Consider the following measures, for example:

  • Roof, wall, and floor insulation : This prevents heat loss and increases comfort in your home. Start insulating with the roof, as heat rises.
  • HR++ or HR+++ glass : This modern glazing retains heat better and limits heat loss through windows. Replace your old single or double glazing with HR++ or triple glazing. This is often also a good time to consider uPVC window frames.
  • Solar panels : These generate sustainable energy, which directly contributes to lower energy consumption. Solar panels on your home also ensure a higher energy rating.
  • More efficient heating systems : Consider a heat pump or a modern central heating boiler to reduce your energy consumption.
  • Ventilation : Proper maintenance and the use of modern ventilation systems prevent energy loss and improve air quality. You may be able to install a heat recovery (HRV) system in your home.

Financial benefits of sustainability

A better energy rating not only benefits you when selling your home but can also contribute to lower energy bills. In addition, many mortgage lenders offer sustainability discounts on mortgage interest rates for energy-efficient homes. This allows you to benefit financially while making your home more sustainable.

What does Homekeur do for you?

After implementing sustainability measures, it's wise to apply for a new energy label. Homekeur can help you with this by providing an energy label for your home. An energy label not only provides insight into your home's energy efficiency but is also mandatory when selling or renting out a property.

Although Homekeur doesn't carry out sustainability projects, we can assist you in gaining insight into your energy label. Our certified advisors will issue an energy label for your home after a thorough assessment. This label shows exactly how energy-efficient your home is and gives you a clear overview of the areas for improvement. You can also request a building inspection, if desired. This will give you insight into the structural condition of your home. This can be useful in determining which sustainability measures are most effective. Contact us to request an energy label .

Easily request an energy label for your home

The cost of an energy label (up to 190 m²) is only €349 including VAT. A certified energy advisor will visit you, inspect the property, and officially register the energy label in EP-online. If the property is larger than 190 m², we charge €0.65 per additional square meter. Do you have any questions? We're happy to help and, if desired, can schedule an appointment with a certified advisor right away!

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