about us  |  contact us  |  advice & tips  |  news  |  advertise your business  |  business directory  |    Bookmark and Share          

Houses without cheap double glazing 'sell for less'

Houses without double glazed windows sell for lessMost Brits would haggle for a lower price if a house they were interested in did not have energy-saving features such as cheap double glazing, recent research has suggested.Over half of Brits would seek a lower asking price if a property they were thinking of buying did not have energy saving features, which could include cheap double glazing, a study has suggested.

Research by County Homesearch, a UK-based independent network of home finders, found that 57 per cent of people would attempt to bargain down the price of a property if it had low energy efficiency.

The study also revealed that 74 per cent of people are more interested in the amount of money that energy efficient features, such as cheap double glazing, can save them than the benefits that these have to the environment.

Jonathan Haward, chairman of County Homesearch, said: "The survey results are not surprising news. Homebuyers were primarily concerned that energy efficiency saved them money, not the planet."

The government recently launched a new strategy called Warm Homes, Greener Homes, which aims to cut 29 per cent of emissions from UK homes by 2020.

Earlier this week, Dr Neil Bentley, director of business environment at the Confederation of British Industry, said this will not only reduce carbon dioxide emissions but save consumers money.

Posted by Tom SandsADNFCR-2394-ID-19652782-ADNFCR

Article Added: 05/03/2010 11:50:11
Double Glazing Quotes

If you found this article useful, please feel free to share it with others Bookmark and Share


Related Articles

Homeowners urged to seek double glazing quotes in cold snap
UK homeowners have been urged to seek double glazing quotes to ensure that they don't suffer through the winter freeze.

Council lifts bans on double glazing quotes for listed homes
Edinburgh Council has confirmed that it will lift the ban on double glazing quotes for listed properties in the city.

Double glazing quotes could lead to a cash prize
New scheme could see cash prizes for homeowners updating double glazing and insulation.

Cheap UPVc windows: Keep rooms ventilated to avoid condensation
Homeowners that are looking for cheap UPVc windows should ensure their rooms are well ventilated to truly banish condensation.

Cheap UPVc windows: Homeowners should add money-saving features
Homeowners should consider undertaking DIY projects to improve their property's energy efficiency and complement cheap UPVc windows, a commentator has said.