Hearthstone Investments acquires zero-carbon homes from PSP

Hearthstone Investments, an investment manager focused entirely on suburban private rented housing in the United Kingdom, has purchased a new scheme of zero-carbon houses in Sittingbourne, Kent.

Developed by PSP in partnership with off-site manufacturer NetZero Buildings (part of the Premier Modular Group) using modern methods of construction (MMC), the homes serve as prime examples of high-quality, net-zero carbon buildings in operation, powered from renewable energy sources. The traditional-looking buildings, which blend with the surrounding area, are equipped with air-source heat pumps and solar panels, in addition to high-quality insulation offering low energy bills for the end user. All of the houses have an EPC “A” rating and come with car parking spaces with the wiring in place to power charging units, designed with electric car users in mind.

The project showcases how MMC and design for manufacture and assembly (DfMA) can be used to create a cost-effective