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How to save money on your energy bills
Green home improvement ideas
Borrowing options for your green home improvements

How to save money on your energy bills

Lower the temperature on your thermostat by one degree or remove dust from your radiators are small changes that could add up and help to reduce your energy bills over time.

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Green home improvement ideas

Insulate your home

You could be wasting a lot of heat and money if your home is poorly insulated. So, spending some money up front could lead to lower energy bills and a home that’s greener too.
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Upgrade your home's energy efficiency

Have you thought about making improvements to your home to make it more energy efficient? It could save you money over the long term and help increase the value of your home too.
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Plug in the power of solar

Solar panels capture the sun’s energy and convert it into electricity that you can use in your home. They could help reduce your electricity bills and add to the value of your home, if you’re looking to sell.
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What is a heat pump?

Heat pumps are a low-carbon alternative to traditional boilers. They're highly efficient and kinder to the planet. Learn more about them and how they could provide an alternative way to heat your home.
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What is an EPC certificate?

A third of prospective UK homebuyers say a property's EPC rating is 'very important' (NatWest Greener Homes Attitude Tracker, 2022). Learn more about them and how they could help with your plans.

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What is a home retrofit?

If your home loses heat through draughts or poor insulation, it's wasting energy. A home retrofit aims to improve the energy efficiency of a house or flat by making it easier to heat up and better at retaining heat. 

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Borrowing options for your green home improvements

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Borrow more on your existing NatWest mortgage

From a minimum of £10,000 up to 90% of the value of your property. You'll make monthly payments over an agreed term to repay the amount you borrow.

Remortgage

Remortgage to NatWest

You could get a personalised indication of how much you could borrow in less than 10 minutes. Plus it won't impact your credit score.

Personal loan

Personal loan

For smaller alterations to your home a personal loan might be another option to consider.

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Video Banking is an easy and secure way to chat to us face-to-face wherever you are for up to 60 minutes. Whether you want an instant chat, or a chat at a later date or time – we’re ready whenever you are.

Buying a home with a valid EPC rating of A or B?

If you are or already have one, you could be eligible for our Green Mortgage which rewards you for buying an energy efficient home.

NatWest Green Mortgages are available to over 18s purchasing or remortgaging a home with a valid Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of A or B.

Product fees may apply.  Max LTV 85%.  Early repayment charges may apply.  Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage.

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