The UK housing stock is slowly becoming more energy efficient, but a pronounced gap exists between new-build properties and the resale market.
Foxtons reports that nearly 9 out of 10 new-build apartments in London were assigned the highest energy performance certificates of A or B, while only 27% of the resale market was in the upper EPC bands.
For this reason, more investors are turning to new builds for future-proof property investments.
Reflecting these overall trends, there’s been a rise in new-builds designed with energy efficiency in mind.
This includes the rise of ‘eco-properties’, such as ELEMENT – The Quarter, located in Liverpool.
Eco-properties include state-of-the-art technology such as rainwater harvesting, LED lighting, and air-source heat pumps. There’s also a focus on low-carbon smart technologies like central business management servers.
These features can help save money in the long run for property investors by avoiding pricey energy-efficient upgrades and lower costs relating to the upkeep of the property.
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