Sustainability Page

As the importance of sustainability becomes increasingly in society, we know from our own research that it’s something our clients consider whether they’re buying, selling, letting, or renting. According to our research*, almost three quarters (70%) of respondents nationwide would like their property to be more eco-friendly.

More than half (56%) of respondents said they would specifically seek out a property with these qualities, whilst two-thirds (66%) revealed they would choose a property with eco-friendly features to buy or rent, over one without.

The design of properties and the features within them can go a long way in improving energy efficiency. This not only helps the environment but can help you save money on your bills too. The infographic below shows some of the ways that you can do this in the home. Simply click on the circles to discover your different options.

1 Top it off

There are a wide variety of eco-friendly roof options from clay tiles to long-lasting metal. ‘Green roofs’ are growing in popularity, these have grass or plant life upon them to take CO2 out of the air and can help moderate temperatures inside the property.

2 In demand

Renewable energy sources in homes are in high demand. Solar panels can be installed on most roofs and not only produce energy without carbon emissions but can also save money on energy bills.

3 Smart information

Installing a smart meter is a great first step to make a home more eco-friendly. You can keep an eye on how much energy is costing and use it to analyse if your home could be more energy and cost efficient through insulation or other energy resources.

4 More than a view

Double/triple glazed windows can reduce the amount of energy needed to warm your home by keeping in heat and keeping out cold air. Some new properties will be designed with ‘passive solar orientation’ so that the sun can effectively heat a home as it moves throughout the day.

5 Lights on

LED lighting saves up to 90% of energy compared to older halogen bulbs, these can be swapped out easily and can last up to 10 years!

6 From the ground up

Eco-friendly, non-toxic, building materials such as AshCrete and bamboo minimise the impact on the environment and save energy.

7 Water saving

Replacing older toilets that have on average a 1.6 gallon flush, with new low-flow toilets helps conserve water.

8 Insulation, insulation, insulation

In the UK, according to Which? around a third of all heat lost is from poorly insulated walls. Investing in wall insulation can save money on heating bills and reduce individual carbon footprints.

9 Heat pumps

Ground source heat pumps, also known as a geothermal pump, are becoming increasingly popular to provide heating and hot water. They need electricity to run, but the idea is they use less electrical energy than the heat they produce by extracting heat from the ground.