The inevitable is coming… though delayed; energy costs will indeed achieve heights that will have us all in a financial crunch. When buying a new private property or repossessed house as your new home, be sure to go green from start. The majority of repossessed houses may require some renovating, which is a good excuse for making it energy friendly. There are a number of aspects to concern when getting your repossessed house environmental friendly. Let’s discuss a couple of the main features you should keep in mind when transforming your repossessed house.
One of the best ways to improve energy efficiency in your home is to ensure that your roof and ceilings are properly insulated so that the interior stays at a constant, comfortable temperature. So says Berry Everitt, CEO of the Chas Everitt International property group, who notes: “The reduction in your heating and cooling energy requirements will cut hundreds of Rands a year off your electricity bills.” Writing in the Property Signposts newsletter, he says roof insulation mainly comes in the form of a reflective, foil based product that reflects radiant heat and stops the home from becoming too hot in summer, whereas ceiling insulation is mainly in the form of thermal batts or blankets made from fibreglass, rockwool or paper that prevent heat loss in winter. “And the most important consideration in selecting the proper insulation is its R-value - the measure of how effective a material is at resisting heat flow. The higher the R-value, the greater the resistance there is to heat transfer and the greater the energy efficiency.”
Additionally, Everitt says, you may want to consider ventilation to remove hot air trapped in the roof cavity in summer and to reduce the condensation that can occur and damage insulation. For this the most energy efficient choice is mechanical roof ventilators that spin with the wind to create an updraft and extract the hot or moist air. “And while you’re thinking about the roof, what about installing skylights to let more natural light into the home and cutting your electricity usage even more. They are available in many shapes and sizes but the small tubular variety are especially useful to bring more light to dark hallways, ensuite bathrooms and kitchens.”
Solar heating and solar power is real easy to install and to implement in your repossessed houses these days. Many different companies exist who will quickly and effortlessly fix you up with the available gadgets that will get your home green energy ready in no time.
If you haven’t quite decided on a property or repossessed house yet, who not browse through the repossessed houses available in the FNB repo list. You can browse the available repossessed houses right now by clicking this link.
I am looking for a possesed 3 bedroom and two bathroom house that costs less than 400 000 00. that is situated around Johannesburg area. At the South, East Rand, West Rand.
I am looking for a possesed 3 bedroom and two bathroom house that costs less than 400 000 00. that is situated around Johannesburg area. At the South, East Rand, West Rand. 078471 9283
I am looking for a repossesed 3 bedroom and two bathroom house around Johannesburg area, It can be at the South, East Rand or West Rand. I can be able to pay for R4000-R4 500 a monthly instalment. My cross salary is 17000.00.
Please call me at 078 471 9283 / My wife at 078 702 8078
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IM LOOKING FOR A REPOSESSED HOUSE AT EAST RAND OF GAUTENG
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looking for a repossed house or vacant land in potchefstroom. price range for the land may not be more than R100000, and the house may not exceed R250000 in all potchefstroom residential areas.
I can be contacted on the following numbers 0727177208, or my office number 017-2995157.