HOMESTAR
The Homestar benefits to you, your family and the environment.
Homestar offers significant cost savings for homeowners. By achieving a 6 Homestar rating, you can enjoy annual savings of $573-$877* on energy and water bills.
Create a healthier environment for your family. Many Kiwi homes suffer from cold and damp conditions, impacting well-being. Homestar homes are designed to be warm, dry, and healthy for the entire family**.
Bring your home to the recommended indoor temperature of 18˚C. Homestar's insulation and ventilation standards ensure optimal temperature and moisture control*.
A Homestar rating provides reassurance to future buyers about your home's efficiency, sustainability, and warmth, which can attract a premium when selling*.
Contribute to a greener future by utilizing eco-friendly materials in your green building. Homestar's focus on improved energy and water consumption promotes ongoing environmental sustainability*.
Embrace sustainability with innovative initiatives recognized by Homestar, such as Green Walls and real-time energy monitoring*.
A 6 Homestar-rated home offers numerous benefits. It not only improves the well-being of your family and the environment but also has financial advantages.
Save $573-$877 annually on energy and water costs with a 6 Homestar home. Additionally, you may qualify for a healthy home loan discount of up to 1%**, potentially saving up to $160,000 of interest based on a $640k loan over a 30-year mortgage life or you could even pay your loan off 8 years faster as shown in the loan calculation example below.
For more information on the financial benefits with having Homestar, contact our New Home Consultants today.
Based on purchasing $800k property with 20% dep. Int rates current as of June 23 but subject to change.
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At Hallmark Homes, our Homestar Accredited team possesses the knowledge to integrate the Homestar framework into your home's design right from the concept phase. We provide realistic cost estimates for your project design.
During the design process, we consider Homestar Categories and Requirements, ensuring easy and seamless integration of your Hallmark Home plan into a Homestar certified home.
Our dedicated new home consultants will assist you in selecting the specifications necessary to achieve the desired rating, along with the associated additional costs. These costs are easily offset by the tangible benefits and savings resulting from improved efficiency.
Mike Bonné
Homestar Designer
0274 926 925
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Jodi McIntosh
Homestar Designer and Assessor
03 940 3092
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Phil Bidwell
Homestar Designer
021 139 2829
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