Energy ratings look set to play a bigger role in the housing market as the cost of living rises
(Picture: Rightmove)As home owners face rising interest rates and the soaring cost of living, fresh research suggests the energy rating on homes is becoming a more important part of the housing market, while government plans for minimum green standards could hit renters.
Rightmove, the online property platform, has found that buyers are calling for price cuts on homes with the lowest energy performance ratings as they become more conscious of the green features of buildings. The trend comes ahead of potential government moves to make UK homes more energy efficient as part of national plans to reach net zero carbon emissions by 2050.
