Greenhouse gases, global warming and being just a little bit kinder to mother earth, are priorities at the top of many people’s agendas at the moment. Turning off a light to save energy, having showers rather than baths and walking rather than driving are disciplines we should all practice, when we can.
It seems however, that eco friendly features are the new “must have” for homeowners. Apparently, over 80% of people on the hunt for a new home consider such features as solar panels and wind turbines to be important deciding factors. This is a stark change from previous decades, which considered good schools and traditional architecture to be major selling points.
Maybe we’re all just a little more aware of our combined effects on the planet, or maybe the government’s new climate change bill is to blame. Regardless of the cause, aiming to live a little be greener can only be a positive thing, for both the planet and maybe even for the value of your home.
It is likely, that over the coming decades homes that have incorporated certain environmental features may receive kudos from the market. Reducing home energy usage may even become mandatory in coming years, environment permitting. If you are considering going green the conversion costs can be low, especially if you take advantage of a market beating home loan. And as suggested previously, it could have a positive impact on the value of your home.
