Sunday, 5 September 2021

Higher Energy Efficiency Has Only ‘Modest’ Influence On House Prices

The house price premium for a property with a higher energy rating – A or B – is just 1.7% compared to a D-rated home, new research from Nationwide shows. At the other end of the scale, houses rated F or G run with a 3.5% discount over a D-rated property, the lender’s report adds. These values are likely to change over time, however, especially if the government takes measures to incentivise greater energy efficiency in future to help ensure the UK meets its climate change obligations.  Regulation means that socially rented houses have the highest energy efficiency ratings, followed by privately rented stock. Read more on the Mortgage Strategy website.

https://www.mortgagestrategy.co.uk/news/higher-energy-efficiency-has-only-modest-influence-on-house-prices/ 

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