More and more people in the UK are starting to become ‘green aware’ and more energy efficient. This is not only to help save the environment and the planet but also to make things cheaper and to save them money.
An energy efficient home can be very popular to a home buyer, the more energy-efficient the home, the lower the monthly bills, meaning the more money the home buyer saves on a monthly basis.
In a recent survey, 53% of home buyers said that lower energy bills were a major factor to them when looking to buy a new home.
With the launch of the Energy Performance Certificates back in 2007, experts believe that home energy ratings will affect the value of a residential property.
A survey was completed with home buyers in Oxford recently, the survey revealed that 47% of current home buyers would be more likely to buy a house if it had a solar-powered hot water system in place, 43% said it would not affect their decision and 10% said it would make them less likely to buy the property.
The same home buyers were then asked if they would be more interested in a property that had a solar-powered electricity system in place and 33% of home buyers said that yes this would be of great interest.
The Energy Saving Trust predicts that a home with solar panels will sell 30% quicker than a home with no solar panels, so not only can you increase the value of your property, you will be able to sell it quicker too.
Installing a solar panel system and making your home more energy-efficient can give you a huge advantage over other people selling their homes.
Insulating your loft is one of the most cost-effective, easiest and best ways to increase the value of your home.
Insulating your loft and cavity wall insulating are both classed as home improvements; so of course, insulating your loft or cavity wall will increase the value of your property. Along with the fact that you are selling a warmer and more energy-efficient home; this will be of huge interest to potential buyers.
Homebuyers also know that a home with loft insulation can prevent condensation as the interior surface of walls and ceilings will be warmer, this helps to prevent rot and other costly maintenance problems; this means the home buyer can save even more money. By installing Home Insulation it will not only be a great investment for you but it will also make your home more attractive to potential buyers.
Loft and Cavity Wall insulation will help to increase the energy rating on the Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) which is required when selling or letting a property.
Having an energy-efficient boiler also helps lower the monthly bills for the home and therefore will make your home more attractive to home buyers.
With energy bills set to rise, a highly energy efficient home is a very desirable thing!
Put simply; improving the energy efficiency of your home is the most cost-effective way to save money, increases the value of your home, and in turn helps save the planet.
Find out how energy efficient your property is by carrying out an EPC assessment today!