Renovate with Lockhart Construction and a Green Home Loan
Spring is the perfect time to kick start those home renovation plans you’ve been mulling-over all winter. Whether you’re looking to improve your property for your own personal enjoyment, or to increase your home’s value in preparation to sell, there is no time like the present. Plus, with a Green Home Loan top-up, you could get up to $80,000 interest-free for five years to help create a healthier and more energy efficient home!
So, let’s explore a few springtime renovating trends and discover how to transform your home into a vibrant and inviting space for the seasons ahead.
Seamless Indoor-Outdoor Transition
As temperatures rise and we experience milder weather, spring renovations invite us to blur the boundaries between indoor and outdoor living spaces.
A living room or kitchen renovation this season will allow you to capitalise on this trend by incorporating features like sliding glass doors or expansive windows that connect your kitchen to the outdoors. Embracing this indoor-outdoor flow enhances functionality and fosters a greater sense of unity with nature – an essential aspect of spring.
Prepare for Summer Entertaining
As summer approaches, spring is the best time for a deck or patio reno in preparation for hosting seasonal gatherings and entertaining guests.
A freshly renovated outdoor living space with abundant seating and an efficient layout ensures you’re well-prepared to entertain in style during the busy season of summertime. By undertaking renovations during the spring months, you’ll have plenty of time to soak up the joys of summer without the stress of a remodel.
Spotlight on Increased Energy Efficiency
Investing in energy-efficient upgrades during your renovation can provide significant long-term benefits for the environment and your wallet. Spring’s moderate temperatures make it an ideal time to install energy-efficient appliances, LED lighting, and insulated windows, helping you reduce energy consumption and lower utility bills. By prioritising sustainability in your renovation, you’ll not only enhance the eco-friendliness of your home but also enjoy ongoing savings and peace of mind.
Whether you’re considering a full home renovation or prioritising changes to your home that will have the biggest impact, Lockhart Construction recommends updating the windows and doors in your existing home as a proven way to warm-up, improve aesthetics, and add value to your home. With replacement or insert, double or triple glazed windows and doors you have the opportunity to bring the thermal performance of your joinery up to current building code standards and enjoy a home that is warm, comfortable, and cost efficient to run with minimal impact on the environment, not to mention your family will experience greater wellbeing and productivity.
Save Money with Green Finance from your Bank
Green Home Loans are available from most major financial institutions in New Zealand. Each lender has their own unique requirements and application process, so it’s important to do your research and compare options before making a decision.
As your builder, Lockhart Construction can assist with this process by providing documentation or proof of the upgrades you plan to make, such as an invoice for products purchased or a SmartStart Estimate – a fully formed pre-design estimate that breaks down the build costs in an acceptable format for your lender.
Sustainable energy systems available under most Green Home Loan schemes include:
- Window glazing – double, secondary or triple glazing.
- Heating, including heat pumps, water heating systems and wood/pellet burners.
- Insulation and ventilation including extractor fans and ground moisture barriers.
- An electric vehicle charger.
- Solar panels and batteries and inverters.
- A solar energy power system.
- A small-scale hydro system.
- A wind energy system.
- A geothermal system.
- A rainwater tank.
Are you ready to renovate your home? Whatever your plans may be, harness the spirit of spring and contact Wellingtons Residential Renovation Experts, Lockhart Construction today.