Canberra-based business, energyFit, has launched new software enabling homebuyers to transform any property they purchase into a zero emissions home, and lock in low energy bills for the next 20 years.
energyFit have been helping homeowners and renters reduce energy bills across Australia since 2016 – and now they want to help homebuyers.
CEO Dayne Thompson said, “Helping buyers save on energy bills is essential. Our customers save an average of around $3,800 per year on electricity and gas bills. By using these savings to help pay off their mortgages, our customers can expect to be over $250,000 better off over a 30-year home loan. That’s why we’re introducing energyFit to the homebuying market – to help people take action immediately and maximise their long-term savings.”
3 Allen Place in Holt is the first home on the market to be sold with a comprehensive plan, developed by energyFit, outlining how the buyer can achieve zero-emissions living and lower their energy bills.
Marissa and Nathan, Sales Consultants at Ray White Belconnen, were the first to collaborate with energyFit, to develop a plan for 3 Allen Place.
According to Marissa, “uncertainty about future bills is something that comes up in conversations with buyers looking to purchase”.
“Providing buyers with further information from energyFit on how they can reduce their bills, gives them confidence about the future costs.
“This allows them to put their focus on securing the home they like.”
According to Dayne, “we are really pleased to show potential buyers of 3 Allen Place just how easy it is to convert to zero emissions living”.
“If the buyer of 3 Allen Place follows the recommended changes when moving in, they could be $236,000 better off over the life of their home loan.”
Ash and Sally from Homes by Holly are including an energyFit report for 17 Willyama Place in Flynn. The energyFit report confirms that 17 Willyama Place is already energy efficient.
The future buyer of this property is projected to save approximately $281,000 over the loan’s lifespan compared to purchasing a typical three-bedroom home in Flynn.
Sally said, “17 Willyama Place has been designed for energy efficiency and it shows, with last year’s total electricity bills being only $235.”
More homes are expected to be sold with this type of information as the country aims to electrify homes and reduce emissions.
“We are seeing strong demand for our service,” said Dayne.
“Real estate agencies across Canberra have already signed up to include the energyFit plans as part of their standard offering. We see Canberra’s real estate agents as playing a vital role in assisting locals in reducing energy bills. Canberra’s real estate agents are demonstrating their strong commitment and genuine desire to support the people of Canberra.”
energyFit is among the growing effort to help people implement these types of changes. An increasing number of banks are now offering low-cost finance options for energy upgrades and the Australian Government has allocated $1.3 billion to the Household Energy Upgrades Fund in the recent Budget, which aims to provide additional low-cost loans for energy efficient upgrades.
Canberra Energy Ratings are energyFit Accredited Assessors in Canberra.
Real estate agents can book an energyFit assessment online at www.Canberraenergyratings.com.au
Indigenous businesses
energyFit, the tech company releasing the innovative software, is 38 per cent Indigenous owned. Canberra Energy Ratings, which undertakes the onsite inspections for energyFit in Canberra, is a certified Indigenous business (Supplier Profile supplynation.org.au).
Contact
Dayne Thompson
M: 0403 838 085
W: energyfithomes.com.au
