Demand for energy-efficient homes has soared in recent years, particularly in desirable neighbourhoods in south Manchester and Cheshire such as Cheadle Hulme and Wilmslow. Here’s a look at how installing residential renewable energy systems can add to the appeal and market value of your home in these towns and the surrounding areas.
Meeting growing demand for sustainable and energy efficient homes
Clean energy and sustainable lifestyles are now a key priority for the socioeconomic groups who seek to live in the affluent suburbs of south Manchester and Cheshire. Solar panels are an excellent way to make your home energy efficient, because they generate renewable energy that can be used to power homes.
Any excess electricity can be sold back to your supplier. This reduces the carbon footprint of the home at the same time as lowering energy bills: a win-win situation for homeowners and the environment.
Embracing future trends
The demand for energy-efficient homes is already on the rise, and is likely to soar as energy prices continue to climb and the government pushes for net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.
By investing in a solar panel scheme for your home now, you will help to maintain its value as buyers will increasingly prioritise such features, which may even become the essential standard rather than an optional extra.
Boosting your home’s energy efficiency ratings
It is now a legal requirement for all residential properties in the UK to be sold with an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC). Solar panels will significantly boost the rating of your home, and consequently improve its appeal in the competitive Cheshire and south Manchester property market.
Government incentives such as the Smart Export Guarantee (SEG) that allow homeowners to sell excess energy back to the grid will also attract more buyers to your property.