Newberry Tully Estate Agent

How to Make Your Home’s Improvements More Sustainable

At Newberry Tully, we’ve always been in the business of helping people in Seaford move for the long haul...

...Since 1987 to be exact. This approach helps us see the big picture, not just of the local property market, but the urgent need for us all to live more sustainably. We understand some people won’t be thinking of moving but will be considering improving their home.

So, we’ve researched these six ideas to help you make home improvements with the planet’s health in mind.

Second-hand kitchens: Purchasing a used

or ex-display kitchen reduces waste and potentially saves you thousands of pounds.

Think before you buy: Do you really need

to purchase new items and materials? What can you reuse? Can something be upcycled before you head out to the shops? You’d be amazed what happens when you shift your mindset from replacing to reusing.

Use low VOC paints: Paints that use low volatile organic compounds (VOC) are better for you and the environment, because they often contain far fewer chemicals. The range of these paints is growing all the time.

Bigger spending, bigger savings: Some

of the more costly ways to improve your home’s

Stephen Newberry Andrew Tully

sustainability can be the ones that save you the most money in the long run. Think new windows, solar power and updating your home’s insulation. We installed solar panels to our office back in 2014 along with several other environmentally friendly changes to the way we run our business.

Keep it local: When buying materials and items to improve your home, aim to buy locally. This reduces emissions and often supports the town’s economy.

Do your best: Even by doing just one of the above, you’ll be doing something positive for Seaford, the planet, and our future generations. So don’t beat yourself up for not being a green god or goddess. Just do what you can, when you can, with what you have.

Thanks for reading, Stephen and Andrew

Estate Agents

Newberry Tully Estate Agents 53 Church Street, Seaford (opposite Seaford Health Store) Tel: 01323 490001 www.newberrytully.co.uk