RENOVATE OR BUILD HEALTHY

We all hope to achieve the most energy efficient and healthiest structure when doing any building work on a modest budget and probably your home may not include all of the features below but,

Do your plans for a greener and healthier build include the some of the following features?

  • Rainwater harvesting for irrigation and/or toilets
  • Drought-tolerant landscaping
  • Recycled materials such as concrete or timber for retaining walls that would otherwise end up at landfill
  • Timber and stones locally sourced within the state
  • High efficiency heating and cooling (if necessary)
  • Energy-saving appliances and lighting
  • Low VOC finishes: VOC means Volatile Organic Compounds. They are a large group of chemicals that are found in many products we use to build and maintain our homes. Once these chemicals are in our homes, their fumes are released into the indoor air we breathe.
  • Plenty of roof insulation
  • Passive solar
  • Solar panel for tank or pool pumps, LED lights
  • Edible gardens

Jan Couper
M.Ed.; M.Env. Sustainable Cities & Resilient Landscapes Strategist
Copyright 2020

To achieve any of the above, email Jan with your desires or/and requirements and connect with reliable, recommended service providers, installers, experts, landscapers and builders.

John Couper really understands his market. He is very professional and has years of experience. We have found his insight invaluable. Our house sold very quickly, and we attribute this to John and Jan's excellent expertise in the local real estate market. They are always available to answer questions, and help the process move smoothly. This is our second transaction with the Couper's and we highly recommend them.

John was the obvious agent to manage the sale of my apartment at Moonah Links due to his unique knowledge of the setting. I would not have had confidence in another agent who did not specialise in property sales there. The timing of the sale was not ideal as lockdown followed soon after sales contract was signed but John remained confident. John always got back to me quickly with my enquiries into the progress of the sale.

As I live overseas I had real piece of mind dealing with John. He handled everything from getting the property ready for sale up to completion. John communicated regularly with me and advised me on all aspects of the process, I found him efficient, professional and most of all trustworthy. Thank you John

We have used Coupers Realty several times, we have sold three homes with them and bought two. Every time John has been very supportive and helpful. He knows everything about Fingal and the broader Mornington Peninsula area. John offers great advice and professional service in a friendly and engaging way. Nothing is too much trouble for John. John is a great agent but he is always humble and he really listens to ensure that his services match your needs.

John is a highly professional and committed Real Estate. John has assisted us with several sales and purchases in Fingal and has always acted with the highest level of integrity and professionalism. He strives for provide superior outcomes for both parties in the selling and buying journey. His local knowledge is second to none and his agency ensures that the entire experience is seamless and stress free. We would highly recommend John and will continue to engage his services into the future.

I have bought and sold numerous properties in Fingal and other parts of the Peninsula.By far the most industrious and hard working Agent with the utmost integrity, would be, John Couper.He works tirelessly for the vendor and is always respectful of the buyer.A rare gift in the Realestateindustry.