Lending Done Differently
Lending Done Differently
Keeping an all-electric home warm during winter had become increasingly expensive for Liam and Naomi. Rather than simply turning the heating on, they found themselves constantly thinking about how much electricity they were using and how much it was costing.# “We were just really conscious that it’s costing a lot…
A 1960’s bungalow in Cornwall had been empty for 8 months. Equipped with filled cavity walls, double glazing and loft insulation of 250mm, it also relied on older coal heating with a backup electric immersion. There is a kitchen extension with filled cavity walls and a utility room off the…
Meet Mark. He lives with his wife in Somerset. In 1991, Mark shattered his leg playing football. When he and his family moved, it quickly became clear that the house wasn’t accessible, making everyday tasks exhausting, unsafe, and limiting. Over time, Mark and his family explored different adaptations, including lifts…
Paul installed solar panels and battery storage, using a home energy efficiency loan provided by Lendology CIC, and now feels more confident in managing his day-to-day energy use. Installing solar panels and battery storage can help homeowners generate renewable electricity and make better use of the energy they produce. For Paul, a homeowner in Bristol, the challenge…
When energy costs began to rise, a West Yorkshire homeowner started looking at ways to better manage their bills and improve their home’s energy efficiency. After exploring their options, they chose to install solar panels and a battery system, with the total cost of the work coming to around £11,000….
Paddy is a homeowner in Cornwall who had been managing with an older gas boiler for several years. Over time, it became less reliable, and he knew it would need replacing. Looking ahead, Paddy began to explore what options might be available to improve his heating system. Keen to make…
Jan moved into her home around five years ago, but one thing quickly became a source of concern – an oil-fired heating system. Keeping track of the oil levels, and the risk of running out, meant she was often unsure whether the house would stay warm and comfortable. Looking for…
Meet Rupert, Rupert lives in a traditional thatched home that has been passed down through generations of his family. Knowing that the time would come to replace the thatch, Rupert had always been aware that it would be a significant job and a financial burden. A hole in the roof…
Meet David. He lives in South Wimbledon with his wife in an 1880s semi-detached home, a property full of character, but not always built for comfort. “As we’ve grown older, that’s become more important to us,” David explains. Living in an older property brought its challenges, particularly during colder months…
When Mark and Martin Pow purchased a property in the centre of Teignmouth, the building included a commercial unit on the ground floor and two empty flats above. The flats has been unoccupied and needed significant updating. Mark and Martin saw an opportunity to refurbish them and bring that part…
Tom, a homeowner in Goonhavern, Cornwall, wanted a greener, more sustainable lifestyle for his young family. Living in a new-build home powered entirely by electricity, rising energy bills were becoming a real concern. “We were looking at how we could become more efficient, more economically savvy and reduce bills that…
Charity lives in an older home in Higher Treween, Cornwall. Over time, its wooden windows had deteriorated, leaving the house draughty and in need of improvement. “The house is very old. Every time I tried to clean the windows, they were just dropping in pieces. The wood was rotten.” Charity…
