Reduce your loan debt by building green.
If you’re developing, converting, or refurbishing a building, Tuhf Capital can help you design it to be more energy- and water-efficient.
This isn’t a separate product – it’s an enhancement to your existing Tuhf Capital finance.
Build greener. Save more.
If your project achieves certification, you may receive a performance-based financial incentive through Tuhf Capital’s international green finance partners.
This money incentive:
- is paid directly into your loan account
- reduces your capital balance
- shortens your repayment period
Green buildings are not just better for the environment – they’re better for your business.
They typically deliver:
Lower running costs
Improved tenant affordability and retention
More stable long-term cashflows
Stronger long-term asset value
What "green" means in practice
To qualify, projects typically include practical upgrades such as:
What types of projects qualify?
Eligibility depends on project design and certification outcomes.
Case Study: Remington House
TUHF Capital partnered with property entrepreneur Abiyot Kassa Ferede to convert Remington House in Johannesburg from an abandoned office block into an EDGE-certified, well-located, affordable rental housing property. We structured the finance and assembled an experienced professional team to ensure the building could meet EDGE certification requirements and unlock access to our IFC incentive programme.
27.81% energy savings
22.40% water savings
51% reduction in embodied carbon
How to get started
You don’t need to navigate green certification alone. Tuhf Capital works with specialist advisors who can help you to:
Assess whether your project can qualify
Identify cost-effective design changes
Guide the certification process
Structure the project financially
Our goal is to make green building achievable for SME property entrepreneurs — not just large developers.