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Home Improvement and Energy Efficiency Loans in East Devon

The East Devon loan scheme is currently closed to new applications. Loans are now only available through direct referral from East Devon District Council.

This scheme is exclusively for homeowners and private landlords in East Devon.

Understanding Your Repayments

Use this loan calculator to estimate your repayments — you’ll see final figures during application.

Representative example. 4% interest fixed (Representative 4.2% APR)

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Representative Example (4% fixed interest rate, Representative 4.2% APR).

Borrow £5,000 over 60 months, £92.08 monthly repayments. Total amount repayable = £5,544.96. Loans are subject to status and are typically protected by a Title Restriction. A Title Restriction means that you may not be able to sell your home without our permission unless the loan is fully repaid. This is not a mortgage. Missing payments could affect your credit rating.

Loans are subject to status and are typically protected by a Title Restriction.

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Home Improvement Loans
Whether you need to repair ageing features, modernise your property or carry out essential upgrades, home improvement loans can help East Devon homeowners spread the cost of maintaining a safe and comfortable home.
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Energy Efficiency Loans
Improving insulation, upgrading heating systems or installing energy-saving measures can make a big difference to comfort and energy bills. Energy efficiency loans help East Devon residents invest in warmer, more efficient homes.
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Renewable Energy Loans
For homeowners considering solar panels, battery storage or low-carbon heating systems, renewable energy loans provide a practical way to spread the upfront cost of greener technology.
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Landlord Loans
Landlords with rental properties in East Devon can access flexible funding to carry out repairs, improvements or energy upgrades, helping ensure properties remain safe, compliant and attractive to tenants.
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Empty Property Loans
If you are renovating a vacant property, an empty property loan can help fund repairs and refurbishment works, supporting efforts to bring unused homes in East Devon back into use.

Support in Your Local Area

Discover local organisations and services offering practical advice, financial guidance, and community support to help you stay safe, warm and independent at home.

Not sure what work you need? These organisations can help you plan safely and confidently. If you’d rather talk to someone, our team is happy to help.

To help spread the cost of bulk buying home heating for people living in off-gas homes, East Devon District Council also offer a bulk buy fuel loan scheme.
ECOE – For people in Exeter, Mid Devon, East Devon, Teignbridge or Torquay, Exeter Community Energy provide free home energy advice including LEAP home visits.
LEAP (Local Energy Advice Partnership) deliver free home energy assessments to help you save energy and source grant funding for home heating (subject to eligibility)
If you wish to see if you may be able to save money on your energy bills, take a look at LEAP’s switching site here
Home safety visits | Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service (dsfire.gov.uk)
Honiton Health Matters, providing community-focused support for health and wellbeing.
Pinpoint Devon is a useful online source to find help and support services and providers across Devon.
Find an Installer – Energy Saving Devon
For more guidance on topics such as finding contractors, money advice, energy efficiency, support for people over 55, future planning and probate, or the planning process, please visit our Useful Information page.