Own a Home That Pays You Back
Net-zero. Nature-connected. Better off financially.
The Home
Your NWC home is net-zero — certified to BER A1, the highest residential energy performance standard. Built to Passivhaus specification using precision-engineered modular timber frame construction. Designed to produce more energy than it consumes annually.
Heated by the Earth
Heat pump — air-source for our pilot community, ground-source at scale
Powered by the Sun
6kWp solar + 10kWh battery
Ready for the Future
7.4kW EV charger in carport
Protected Water
Whole-house softening & treatment
Clean Air
MVHR with 75%+ heat recovery
Super Insulated
Triple-glazed, airtight, Passivhaus certified
Pilot specification note: Our first 5-home pilot uses air-source heat pumps (ASHP). Ground-source heat pumps (GSHP) become the standard specification from Phase 2, offering even greater efficiency through shared ground loop infrastructure. The savings figures shown reflect ASHP performance for the pilot.
The Savings
Your NWC home doesn't just cost less to run. It pays you back.
Annual Fees
| Fee | Annual | What It Funds |
|---|---|---|
| Estate Management (EMF) | €850 | Roads, lighting, common areas |
| Woodland Stewardship (WSF) | €850 | Your Woodland Bank — management, access, programming |
| Energy Infrastructure (EIF) | €520 | Solar, heat pump, battery, water treatment maintenance |
| Total | €2,220 |
Annual Savings (vs. typical Irish home)
| Saving | Annual Value |
|---|---|
| Energy savings (heat pump + solar + battery vs. grid + gas/oil) | €2,600–3,900 |
| GSHP protection (water softening prevents scale) | €300–500 |
| Appliance longevity (softened water extends lifespan) | €155–230 |
| Reduced consumables (less soap, detergent) | €80–230 |
| Avoided repairs (no descaling, fewer plumber visits) | €85–150 |
| Total Direct Savings | €3,220–5,010 |
That's the conservative calculation using direct operational savings only.
The Full Picture
Including green mortgage rate discounts (0.8–1.2% on your mortgage) and avoided future retrofit costs (typical Irish homes face €50–100k in energy upgrades by 2035), your full annual benefit is €6,760–11,850.
Why Not Just Plant Trees Yourself?
You could buy a standard A-rated home and plant trees in your garden. Many people do, and it's a good thing. But individual action and the 10:1 Model solve different problems at different scales.
| Plant Trees Yourself | NeighbourWood 10:1 Model | |
|---|---|---|
| Scale | A few trees in a garden | One hectare of native woodland per 10 homes |
| Permanence | No legal protection — future owners can remove | Permanent covenant — woodland protected in perpetuity |
| Ecological value | Limited biodiversity in small, isolated plantings | Large, contiguous, ecologically designed native woodland |
| Verification | No measurement or third-party audit | Third-party verified carbon, biodiversity, and water outcomes |
| Community | Individual effort | Shared access, seasonal programming, community connection |
| Financial mechanism | No ongoing economic value | Environmental credits fund future affordability |
| Professional management | Self-managed | Managed by NST with ecological expertise |
Individual action matters. But the crises Ireland faces — housing supply, biodiversity loss, climate targets — require solutions that work at system level. The 10:1 Model is designed to scale.
Your Woodland
Your Woodland Stewardship Fee funds permanent native woodland through the Woodland Bank — large-scale native Irish woodland held in perpetuity by the NeighbourWood Stewardship Trust.
This isn't a patch of trees next to a car park. It's a real, thriving ecosystem that you and your family have permanent access to.
- Dedicated access to permanent native woodland
- Your own allocated woodland section — a personal connection to restoration
- Seasonal programming: guided walks, wildlife surveys, community planting days
- Documented outcomes: carbon and biodiversity results linked to your home
- Stewardship Dividend potential as environmental revenue matures
Your children will walk through woodland that exists because your home exists.
Pricing
| Home Type | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3-Bedroom | 120m² | €495,000* |
| 4-Bedroom | 150m² | €580,000* |
*Target pricing for our pilot community. Final pricing will be confirmed when construction costs are finalised.
Support Schemes
- Help to Buy: Up to €30k tax rebate (extended to 2029)
- First Home Scheme: State equity up to 30%
- Green mortgage eligibility: BER A1 qualifies for best rates
Prices for our first homes begin at market rate for the pilot. As woodlands mature, each future home becomes more affordable. As the value of environmental credits grow, home prices come down in balance.
Join the Woodland
Register Your Interest
We're building Ireland's first net-zero woodland community in the Dublin commuter belt. Register to receive updates, priority access, and an invitation to visit.