{"id":12587,"date":"2025-08-25T11:18:24","date_gmt":"2025-08-25T10:18:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.craneandco.co.uk\/pages\/?p=12587"},"modified":"2025-08-25T11:27:45","modified_gmt":"2025-08-25T10:27:45","slug":"a-buyers-guide-to-green-homes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.craneandco.co.uk\/pages\/a-buyers-guide-to-green-homes\/","title":{"rendered":"A Buyer\u2019s Guide to Green Homes"},"content":{"rendered":"

What exactly is a green home?<\/span><\/h3>\n

A green home is usually thought of as being a property that is very energy efficient, eco-friendly and sustainable.<\/p>\n

A green home will have high levels of insulation, thermal efficiency and water efficiency. It is likely to have solar photovoltaic panels, battery storage and maybe a heat pump or biomass boiler for heating.<\/p>\n

Other features of a green home include the use of sustainable, recycled or environmentally friendly materials.<\/p>\n

A green home may be a zero-carbon home. It may be a Passivhaus \u2013 a house designed to use minimal energy.<\/p>\n

The benefits of a green home<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

One of the big attractions of a green home is the knowledge that you\u2019re helping the environment and making the future more sustainable.<\/p>\n

A green home should also benefit from low utility bills and be warmer in winter.<\/p>\n

Green homes may also offer a healthier living environment.<\/p>\n

When buying a green home, you might be able to get a green mortgage. These sometimes offer advantageous terms.<\/p>\n

The drawbacks of a green home<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

Often, there\u2019s only a limited choice if you\u2019re looking for this type of property.<\/p>\n

These homes are likely to cost more to buy in the first place. According to research by Savills, eco-friendly new homes can cost up to 12% more than standard properties.<\/p>\n

A green home may also be more challenging to sell in the future if it is constructed of unconventional materials (as it could be trickier to get a mortgage).<\/p>\n

Although they may be desirable to buyers, not everyone is able or willing to pay a \u2018green premium\u2019.<\/p>\n

The buyer\u2019s dilemma \u2013 what to do<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

If you\u2019re interested in buying a green property, it\u2019s a good idea to consider all the options. Identify all the homes for sale within your budget in your preferred area. Look at the pros and cons of each.<\/p>\n

You might decide that it\u2019s best to buy a home that is currently not so green, and then retrofit it to make it more sustainable.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re looking for a home to buy, why not contact us to see what we have on our books? If you have a home to sell, call us to arrange a valuation.<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

We hope you\u2019ve found these thoughts useful. Please feel free to forward or share them with your friends and colleagues.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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