Noting that the trend for innovations once considered “way out” has grown and suggesting that the introduction of home information packs (Hips) has further increased awareness of the subject, FMB director of membership services Robin-Hood Leeder said: “There’s been a bit of a shift in public attitude.”
Mr Hood-Leeder noted that the value of a house could depend partly on its energy performance rating, which was part of Hips, while fuel bills would be lowered by greater energy efficiency, something that would save money for both current and future residents.
He said the kinds of measures homeowners could take to produce a “measurable benefit” included fitting new boilers, double glazing and insulation.
The Hip scheme has proved controversial, with some organisations in the housing industry and opposition political parties against the measure, arguing that it is bureaucratic and will not streamline the house-buying process.
Shadow housing minister Grant Shapps told the Conservative conference this week that the party would abolish Hips if it won the next election.
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