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Today, our goal isn’t just to build sustainable homes. We want to build a sustainable future.
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DID YOU KNOW…?
Your award-winning, sustainable smart home never stops working.
Generating your own clean energy
Photovoltaic panels harness solar energy and convert it into electricity.
Creating your own renewable heat
Air or ground source heat pumps supply your heating and hot water.
The smart heart of your home
Our automation system learns and adapts to create your perfect environment.
Your home, on your phone
See and control everything your home’s doing with our easy-to-use app.
#LIVEZERO
Dream homes, dream lifestyles… Check our Instagram to see what we’re creating.
Do you have a favourite place in Cornwall to escape to? We would love to hear about it. Comment below and tell us your fave spots… 🤫
Do you have a favourite place in Cornwall to escape to? We would love to hear about it. Comment below and tell us your fave spots… 🤫
⚡️As seen on Channel 4, the UK’s first Zero Bills community is here and ready to be lived in.
With savings of over £3,000 a year on your energy bills, and the ability to control your home from your phone, these are truly pioneering properties in the very heart of Exeter.
Built by Verto and powered by Octopus Energy, your journey towards a sustainable life starts right here!
All properties feature:
- Air source heat pumps ♨️
- Solar roofing system ☀️
- Battery storage 🔋
- Smart home technology 📱
- German engineered kitchens 👩🏼🍳
- Siemens appliances 🎛️
And loads of cool technology that makes these homes the most energy efficient homes in the UK, reaching EPC ratings of up to 130A - How amazing is that?!
All our residents living in a Verto home, are stopping up to 6 tonnes of CO2 being released into the atmosphere every single year!
If you want to make a significant change in your life and start living in a home that’s better for you and better for the planet, come and visit our lovely show home in Pinhoe, Exeter, or email the team - sales@vertohomes.com today! 😎
#livezero
⚡️As seen on Channel 4, the UK’s first Zero Bills community is here and ready to be lived in.
With savings of over £3,000 a year on your energy bills, and the ability to control your home from your phone, these are truly pioneering properties in the very heart of Exeter.
Built by Verto and powered by Octopus Energy, your journey towards a sustainable life starts right here!
All properties feature:
- Air source heat pumps ♨️
- Solar roofing system ☀️
- Battery storage 🔋
- Smart home technology 📱
- German engineered kitchens 👩🏼🍳
- Siemens appliances 🎛️
And loads of cool technology that makes these homes the most energy efficient homes in the UK, reaching EPC ratings of up to 130A - How amazing is that?!
All our residents living in a Verto home, are stopping up to 6 tonnes of CO2 being released into the atmosphere every single year!
If you want to make a significant change in your life and start living in a home that’s better for you and better for the planet, come and visit our lovely show home in Pinhoe, Exeter, or email the team - sales@vertohomes.com today! 😎
#livezero
We love these two. Our Co-Founder Richard and our Investor Relations manager Daniel, having a walk around Nexa Fields, chatting with the team and having a merry old time. Tag a mate you love shooting the breeze with! 🐙
We love these two. Our Co-Founder Richard and our Investor Relations manager Daniel, having a walk around Nexa Fields, chatting with the team and having a merry old time. Tag a mate you love shooting the breeze with! 🐙
If you dream of having a lifestyle like Cali, we can make your dream a reality… 🏡 🌅 #livezero
📢 Energy bills have nearly tripled in the last three years. At the same time, the cost of household essentials has gone through the roof. So what could be better than a house with no energy bills at all?
💡Our zero bills homes in Exeter will save you an estimated £3,458 when moving from a typical dual-fuel household whilst producing zero emissions, saving the planet too. What better way to celebrate #earthday 🌎
Take that,cost of living crisis. Tap the link in our bio to learn more🔗
#zerobills #ecohome #dreamhome #exeter #pinhoe #energybills #costoflivingcrisis #climatechange #zerocarbon #verto #livezero
📢 Energy bills have nearly tripled in the last three years. At the same time, the cost of household essentials has gone through the roof. So what could be better than a house with no energy bills at all?
💡Our zero bills homes in Exeter will save you an estimated £3,458 when moving from a typical dual-fuel household whilst producing zero emissions, saving the planet too. What better way to celebrate #earthday 🌎
Take that,cost of living crisis. Tap the link in our bio to learn more🔗
#zerobills #ecohome #dreamhome #exeter #pinhoe #energybills #costoflivingcrisis #climatechange #zerocarbon #verto #livezero
Looking for sustainable outdoor activities and things to do near Exeter? These are our favourite places for adventures big and small in East Devon.
1. Exmouth is a mecca for wind sports with the seafront and estuary offering a range of conditions. For those looking for equipment, tuition or just a friendly chat, @edgewatersportsuk has you covered. 🏄🏼♂️
2. Haldon Forest, southwest of Exeter, has something for all the family. There are beautiful walks and mountain bike trails ranging from chilled to challenging. 🌳
3. Need some extra motivation to get out there? Dartmoor has a huge selection of cosy pubs, which make that half-day hike just a little more enticing.🍻
When you’ve had your fill of the great outdoors, head home to one of our Zero Carbon Smart Homes at Nexa Fields in Pinhoe – the perfect base camp for your low-carbon lifestyle. Homes for sale now.
Link to full Live Zero Guide on our story 🔗🔗🔗
~ image 2: @edgewatersportsuk Instagram
~ image 3: Adrian Vajas via @unsplash
~ image 3: Michael Cummins via Unsplash
If you would like any imagery removed, DM us.
#livezero #exeter #devon #lowcarbon #indieexeter #haldonforest #dartmoorpubs #exmouth #kitesurf
Looking for sustainable outdoor activities and things to do near Exeter? These are our favourite places for adventures big and small in East Devon.
1. Exmouth is a mecca for wind sports with the seafront and estuary offering a range of conditions. For those looking for equipment, tuition or just a friendly chat, @edgewatersportsuk has you covered. 🏄🏼♂️
2. Haldon Forest, southwest of Exeter, has something for all the family. There are beautiful walks and mountain bike trails ranging from chilled to challenging. 🌳
3. Need some extra motivation to get out there? Dartmoor has a huge selection of cosy pubs, which make that half-day hike just a little more enticing.🍻
When you’ve had your fill of the great outdoors, head home to one of our Zero Carbon Smart Homes at Nexa Fields in Pinhoe – the perfect base camp for your low-carbon lifestyle. Homes for sale now.
Link to full Live Zero Guide on our story 🔗🔗🔗
~ image 2: @edgewatersportsuk Instagram
~ image 3: Adrian Vajas via @unsplash
~ image 3: Michael Cummins via Unsplash
If you would like any imagery removed, DM us.
#livezero #exeter #devon #lowcarbon #indieexeter #haldonforest #dartmoorpubs #exmouth #kitesurf
Energy bills? That’s so last year. Save up to £3,458 per year when you move from a typical dual-fuel household into the UK’s first Zero-Bills development by Verto. Link in bio to book a viewing and take living zero to a whole new level 🏡🌍
#sustainableliving #sustainablehomes #exeter #energybills #zerobills
Energy bills? That’s so last year. Save up to £3,458 per year when you move from a typical dual-fuel household into the UK’s first Zero-Bills development by Verto. Link in bio to book a viewing and take living zero to a whole new level 🏡🌍
#sustainableliving #sustainablehomes #exeter #energybills #zerobills
Gentle reminder: Cornwall will look like this before you know it. 🥹☀️
Move closer to paradise in time for summer ~ link in bio 🏡
#cornishsunset #cornishcoast #cornwallproperty #newhome #summerlovin #cornwall
Gentle reminder: Cornwall will look like this before you know it. 🥹☀️
Move closer to paradise in time for summer ~ link in bio 🏡
#cornishsunset #cornishcoast #cornwallproperty #newhome #summerlovin #cornwall
🥞 Forget the 3-2-1 pancake recipe. This Shrove Tuesday, try the 3-2-1-0 method instead. 🥞
That’s 300ml milk 🥛
2 eggs 🥚
100g flour 🌾
Zero Carbon ⚡️
How do you add zero carbon? Well, in our homes the kitchen appliances are all powered by free renewable energy from the sun. It’s the magic ingredient that makes pancakes taste even sweeter...
#pancakeday #shrovetuesday #livezero #zerocarbon #zerobills #dreamkitchens #dreamkitchen #ecohome #ecohomes
🥞 Forget the 3-2-1 pancake recipe. This Shrove Tuesday, try the 3-2-1-0 method instead. 🥞
That’s 300ml milk 🥛
2 eggs 🥚
100g flour 🌾
Zero Carbon ⚡️
How do you add zero carbon? Well, in our homes the kitchen appliances are all powered by free renewable energy from the sun. It’s the magic ingredient that makes pancakes taste even sweeter...
#pancakeday #shrovetuesday #livezero #zerocarbon #zerobills #dreamkitchens #dreamkitchen #ecohome #ecohomes
Our final four apartments are now for sale at The Green in Falmouth.
Situated in the grounds of Falmouth golf course, you can step out of your front door straight to the first tee. Or just sit back and soak up the ocean views.
As one of the uk’s first #zerobills developments, you’ll pay nothing for your energy - guaranteed by @octopusenergy . Swanpool beach is a short stroll away. And every inch of these luxurious homes has been finished to an exceptional standard.
Prices from £550,000. Enquire now to avoid missing out. Link to website in bio.
#livezero #cornwall #cornwallhome #falmouth #ecohome #ecohomes #zerocarbon
Our final four apartments are now for sale at The Green in Falmouth.
Situated in the grounds of Falmouth golf course, you can step out of your front door straight to the first tee. Or just sit back and soak up the ocean views.
As one of the uk’s first #zerobills developments, you’ll pay nothing for your energy - guaranteed by @octopusenergy . Swanpool beach is a short stroll away. And every inch of these luxurious homes has been finished to an exceptional standard.
Prices from £550,000. Enquire now to avoid missing out. Link to website in bio.
#livezero #cornwall #cornwallhome #falmouth #ecohome #ecohomes #zerocarbon
Feeling the cold this winter? 🥶
Maybe it’s time to switch to a heat pump like the ones you’ll find in our Zero Carbon Smart Homes™.
This genius piece of kit from @vaillant.uk is 300% more energy efficient than a gas boiler. Keeping you and your home beautifully cosy. All winter long.
View our Zero Bills homes for sale at Nexa Fields in Exeter and The Green in Falmouth. Link to our website in the bio.
#livezero #ecohomes #ecohouse #dreamhome #heatpump #winterwarmer #cornwall #devon
Feeling the cold this winter? 🥶
Maybe it’s time to switch to a heat pump like the ones you’ll find in our Zero Carbon Smart Homes™.
This genius piece of kit from @vaillant.uk is 300% more energy efficient than a gas boiler. Keeping you and your home beautifully cosy. All winter long.
View our Zero Bills homes for sale at Nexa Fields in Exeter and The Green in Falmouth. Link to our website in the bio.
#livezero #ecohomes #ecohouse #dreamhome #heatpump #winterwarmer #cornwall #devon
On the twelfth day of Christmas my true love gave to me... An octopus and a pine tree. 🐙🎄💝
Today is twelfth night which marks the end of Christmas. But the magic is only just beginning…
Our partnership with @octopusenergy means our stylish new homes come with £0 energy bills, guaranteed. How’s that for a modern-day fairytale?
These life-changing properties are selling fast in Pinhoe and Falmouth so now is the time to buy. And if these locations aren’t right for you, we have more Zero Bills developments coming soon across Devon and Cornwall.
#livezero #zerobills #ecohome #ecohomes #dreamhome #dreamhomes #devonhome #cornwallhome #pinhoe #falmouth #devon #cornwall
On the twelfth day of Christmas my true love gave to me... An octopus and a pine tree. 🐙🎄💝
Today is twelfth night which marks the end of Christmas. But the magic is only just beginning…
Our partnership with @octopusenergy means our stylish new homes come with £0 energy bills, guaranteed. How’s that for a modern-day fairytale?
These life-changing properties are selling fast in Pinhoe and Falmouth so now is the time to buy. And if these locations aren’t right for you, we have more Zero Bills developments coming soon across Devon and Cornwall.
#livezero #zerobills #ecohome #ecohomes #dreamhome #dreamhomes #devonhome #cornwallhome #pinhoe #falmouth #devon #cornwall