Water softeners for new-build homes – What are the tips?

When building a new home, there are lots of decisions to make. What sort of bathroom would you like? Do you want a kitchen island or not? Do you want the standard doors or would you prefer to choose them yourself? These are all fun but sometimes tricky choices. One of the decisions you’ll also need to make is whether you want a A water softener in your new home whether you like it or not. And if you have a water softener If so, which one would you like, and are there any benefits to joining forces with your new neighbours in this new-build development?

Why install a water softener in your new-build home?

Straight away a Buy a water softener Living in a newly built house has many advantages. After all, you want all your lovely new belongings and appliances to stay beautiful and to keep doing it for as long as possible.
A water softener removes limescale from tap water and prevents limescale build-up. As a result, appliances with heating elements use less energy. What’s more, you won’t need to replace water-using appliances as often, and you won’t have to less soap and to use cleaning products, and the water is descaled good for your skin and hair.

But above all, your new bathroom and kitchen will remain free from limescale!

Should you hold off on installing a water softener in your new-build home?

Modern systems such as heat pumps, solar water heaters and rain showers have, in fact, been in use right from the very start limescale build-up. To keep this equipment in good condition and looking its best, we therefore recommend that you don’t put off buying a water softener for too long. What doesn’t get on there, you won’t have to take off.

Can the water softener be funded from my building savings account?

If you would like a water softener in your new-build home, it is advisable to factor this into your budget. That way, you can also fund from your building savings account.

In addition, there are various mortgage lenders that offer the option of energy-saving measures to include in the mortgage; homebuyers wishing to make their homes more sustainable can borrow up to 106% of the property’s value. For energy-saving investments that are yet to be carried out, you can borrow an additional €9,000 at most.

Hire-purchase water softener

In addition, we also offer the option of purchasing the water softener through a hire-purchase or lease arrangement. Click here to see the options. 

Should we buy a water softener together with the neighbours?

If you’re working on a new-build project, you’ll find that you’re not the only one looking into water softeners. It may yield benefits so that you can join forces with your new neighbours. It is more efficient to carry out several installations at the same time, which means we can supply you with the water softener at a competitive price. The more neighbours who take part, the better the value for everyone.

Project discount on water softeners

If you purchase a water softener together with your street or neighbourhood, you may be eligible for a project discount. Please state which project you are part of when you submit your application, and we will apply the project discount for you.

Purchasing a water softener through your owners’ association

If you are a member of a VvE (Homeowners’ Association), you may also choose to purchase a water softener jointly with the VvE. Different rules may apply in this case. Please see: Buying a water softener through the owners’ association (VvE). 

Further information on water softeners for new-build properties

Would you like to find out more about water softeners? Please contact us via 085 060 4470 or request a no-obligation quote on.