Home buyers might be able to borrow more if lenders took into account the energy performance ratings of properties, according to a report by the Lenders group.
An A-rating could mean the homebuyer being able to borrow £11,500 more than if the home were rated G for energy efficiency. The difference between C- and E-rated properties could be around £4,000.
The research shows that if lenders used energy performance information in decisions on lending, it could encourage homebuyers to choose more efficient homes, UK Green Building Council policy adviser Richard Twinn said.
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