About Verto Homes
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In the begining
Verto Homes was set up in 2010 as a direct response to the lack of sustainable property innovation in the UK.
With property expertise spanning decades, Co-founders Tom Carr and Richard Pearce were acutely aware of the damaging effects of traditional house building and knew there had to be a better way. So they pooled together some like-minded investors and set out to change the way people live by changing the homes they live in, and founded Verto Homes.
Verto Homes design, build and sell intelligent and sustainable Zero Carbon Smart Homes, which produce and use their own renewable energy. The homes use highly sustainable materials which push the boundaries of modern home design and feature intuitive home-automation technology.
Vesta home automation
Verto Homes went on to create the UK's first Zero Carbon Smart Homes: We developed an Android and iOS-based control system for every element of the homes: Vesta. Vesta – the goddess of the home – controls a small mini-server or “hub” in the home which synchronises with on-site micro-generation technology and home-automation hardware. This system makes our homes some of the most energy-efficient on the UK market.
Vesta manages power produced by integrated solar-roofing systems by sending it where and when it's needed. During the day, when the solar panels are producing energy, Vesta will automatically divert this energy to high-demand appliances like the electric-car charging point or the hot-water store, as required. If all the home's power needs are catered for, it can then store the energy in batteries for use when the sun isn’t shining.
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UK's first Zero Carbon Smart Homes delivered
Running everything in-house, from the conceptual design and planning stages, through to construction, sales and client care, in 2015, the UK's first Zero Carbon Smart Home development Island Reach launched in idyllic Newquay in Cornwall to an overwhelmingly positive reception and 100% off-plan sales.
UK’s largest sustainable house-builder by 2021
Since that point, Verto Homes has established itself as a keen disruptor in the property market – raising £3.4 million in equity and almost £10m in construction funding, both through crowdfunding platforms, making Verto one of the largest peer-to-peer funded companies in the country. Verto Homes has now built 37 homes with a Gross Development Value of over £12m, won numerous awards, and attracted high-profile local and national coverage.
With a potential pipeline of more than 20 sites under negotiation, able to deliver 750 units and produce revenues of £250m, Verto Homes is holding steadfast to its goals of designing and building homes which provide the most efficient and cost-effective way to live – and becoming the UK’s largest sustainable house-builder by 2021.
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Awards
Here is a taster of the recognition our finished developments have received over the years. These awards go to our incredibly hard-working, loyal, dedicated team, who strive to make zero carbon living a reality.
Housebuilder of the Year 2018
Winner: Verto Homes
Judge comment: “The Verto Homes entry forced it's way to the top by it's total design concept, management ethos and achievement of different and high objectives. What made this entry stand out was the company’s emphasis on sustainability and the method through which it was delivered.”
New Build Project of the Year 2018
Winner: Island Reach
Judge comment: “Island Reach has been a huge success and clearly demonstrates Verto’s commitment to building high quality, sustainable, homes that can be enjoyed for years to come.”
UK Property Awards 2017
Best Residential Development Cornwall -
Island Reach
The International Property Awards are open to residential and commercial property professionals from around the globe.They celebrate the highest levels of achievement by companies operating in all sectors of the property and real estate industry. An International Property Award is a world-renowned mark of excellence.
UK Property Awards 2017
Best Developer Website - Verto Homes
The International Property Awards are open to residential and commercial property professionals from around the globe.They celebrate the highest levels of achievement by companies operating in all sectors of the property and real estate industry. An International Property Award is a world-renowned mark of excellence.
CSR Building Sustainability 2017
Highly Commended - Towan Heights 2017
This award is open to any community development project, including national & local Government, public sector and charities and to businesses that have developed a project in their community that has been operating for at least 5 years, whether it be working with other organisations or independently.
Eco Award 2016
Eco award - Verto Homes and Towan Heights
This award is for the greatest commitment to policies and practices that measure and deliver environmental and social benefits, such as reduced carbon footprint.
CSA Awards 2015
Overall winner - Verto homes
Sponsored by CIoS Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) & Local Nature Partnership (LNP). This award is selected by the judges from the winners of each individual category. This award is given to the company that shows the most outstanding achievement in delivering sustainable outcomes in Cornwall & the Isles of Scilly in 2015.
CSA Awards 2015
Best Contribution Towards the Creation of a Sustainable Energy Economy - Verto Homes
This category is for individuals (householders), communities, organisations or companies who have designed, developed, integrated or installed any form and scale of sustainable energy into a site or building. Verto had to explain how we were utilising the energy hierarchy principle by reducing energy consumption, maximising energy efficiency and / or generating energy from renewable sources.
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