Why Green?
Match Mortgages is based in a property that was originally built in 1875. At that time, green, as we know it today, did not really exist. The property has no gas, so all heating is by fossil fuel (oil) and wood (so creating emissions that aren’t so green).
To offset the carbon footprint created by the restrictions of an older property, we have to look at measures that reduce the carbon footprint, using materials as efficiently as is possible in such an old property. We therefore have used energy efficient light bulbs, double glazing that retains heat, natural wood flooring, installing smart thermostats to radiators, using an app to only heat rooms and water when needed.
Of course, there’s an energy meter to monitor the electricity consumption. All waste food stuff is composted into the 5 compost bins, and we collect rainwater in water butts, both of which are then used within the garden. The local council has a dedicated recycling system (and the bins they provide never seem large enough).
To say we’re green might be considered an understatement!
As you can see, we understand what being green entails.
And that’s why Green Mortgages is an area we understand. Mortgage lenders are creating ‘green mortgages’ that can only be used on energy efficient properties (EPC rated A, B and C) that are lower cost than non-green mortgages. As time goes by, these mortgage types will increase further and the price difference between the two types will widen.
If you have a property that’s EPC rated A, B or C, or are looking at a newly built property (that will be rated A,B or C), let’s chat over your options.
We understand you.
To further support green projects, and produce the fresh air that we all breathe, we will make a donation for every protection plan, and every successful mortgage completion, that we arrange to the Woodland Trust, who have planted over 55 million trees since 1972.