HOMESTAR

Build a healthy
home with us.

The Homestar benefits to you, your family and the environment.

COST-EFFECTIVE

Homestar offers significant cost savings for homeowners. By achieving a 6 Homestar rating, you can enjoy annual savings of $573-$877* on energy and water bills.

HEALTHY LIVING

Create a healthier environment for your family. Many Kiwi homes suffer from cold and damp conditions, impacting well-being. Homestar homes are designed to be warm, dry, and healthy for the entire family**.

OPTIMAL TEMPERATURE CONTROL

Bring your home to the recommended indoor temperature of 18˚C. Homestar's insulation and ventilation standards ensure optimal temperature and moisture control*.

INCREASED PROPERTY VALUE

A Homestar rating provides reassurance to future buyers about your home's efficiency, sustainability, and warmth, which can attract a premium when selling*.

ENVIRONMENTAL BENEFITS

Contribute to a greener future by utilizing eco-friendly materials in your green building. Homestar's focus on improved energy and water consumption promotes ongoing environmental sustainability*.

INNOVATIVE DESIGN

Embrace sustainability with innovative initiatives recognized by Homestar, such as Green Walls and real-time energy monitoring*.

The gift that keeps on giving.

A 6 Homestar-rated home offers numerous benefits. It not only improves the well-being of your family and the environment but also has financial advantages.

Save $573-$877 annually on energy and water costs with a 6 Homestar home. Additionally, you may qualify for a healthy home loan discount of up to 1%**, potentially saving up to $160,000 of interest based on a $640k loan over a 30-year mortgage life or you could even pay your loan off 8 years faster as shown in the loan calculation example below.

For more information on the financial benefits with having Homestar, contact our New Home Consultants today.

Homestar Loan Calculations

Based on purchasing $800k property with 20% dep. Int rates current as of June 23 but subject to change.

Scenario 1
Standard Home Loan

Monthly Payment: $4,985
Total Interest: $1,154,487
Your Total Cost: $1,794,487

Loan amount: $640,000
Interest Rate: 8.64%
Loan term: 30 years

Scenario 2
Discounted Homestar Home Loan

Monthly Payment: $4,536
Total Interest: $993,135
Your Total Cost: $1,633,135

Loan amount: $640,000
Interest Rate: 7.64%
Loan term: 30 years

Scenario 3
Discounted Homestar Home Loan / same monthly repayment as the Standard Home Loan

Monthly Payment: $4,984
Total Interest: $695,837
Your Total Cost: $1,335,837

Loan amount: $640,000
Interest Rate: 7.64%
Loan term: 22 years

How is a Homestar home designed?

KNOWLEDGE

At Hallmark Homes, our Homestar Accredited team possesses the knowledge to integrate the Homestar framework into your home's design right from the concept phase. We provide realistic cost estimates for your project design.

SEAMLESS INTEGRATION

During the design process, we consider Homestar Categories and Requirements, ensuring easy and seamless integration of your Hallmark Home plan into a Homestar certified home.

CUSTOM SPECIFICATIONS

Our dedicated new home consultants will assist you in selecting the specifications necessary to achieve the desired rating, along with the associated additional costs. These costs are easily offset by the tangible benefits and savings resulting from improved efficiency.