Green energy

The government's renewed focus on energy efficiency in the private rented sector is set to place further strain on DIY landlords, according to a leading brokerage founder.

But Ian Macbeth, managing partner of Avocado Property believes this has created a significant commercial opportunity for professional letting agents.

This week, ministers outlined further detail around the...

Homeowners could cut up to £2,000 a year from their energy bills this Energy Savers Week, by combining targeted home improvements with simple efficiency changes and, in doing so, they could improve their mortgage affordability by qualifying for a green mortgage - further boosting the savings on offer from taking a greener approach to homeownership.

Energy Savers Week is a national...

• The government is funding £13.2 billion in retrofitting properties[2]

• Two-thirds (61%) of homeowners state that upfront cost is the biggest barrier to retrofitting[3]

• Younger homeowners are more open to green improvements in their homes[2]

• Over half of Brits think retrofitting would make their property more appealing to

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