2025 will be a key year for net-zero homes in the UK.
By 2025 the majority of UK households are expected to be Net-Zero.
According to the government’s Future Homes Standard released earlier this year, the future of housing in Britain is net-zero, or at least it will be by 2025. Their goal is for all new homes in the UK to be energy-efficient, zero-carbon ready, and have low carbon heating.
According to the UK Green Building Council, the built environment currently contributes to around 40 percent of the UK’s total carbon footprint, making building heating a priority issue if the UK is to achieve its target of net-zero by 2050. Businesses will also be subject to more stringent requirements for replacements and repairs.
Reducing carbon emissions from the property has been at the forefront of the UK’s agenda of late, due in part to the recent G7 summit in early June and the upcoming United Nations Conference on Change. UK Climate (COP26) to be held in Glasgow later this year. However, green homes and sustainability in the housing industry are by no means new.
The UK is already home to several beautifully designed properties that are environmentally friendly and energy-efficient.
“UK needs to build millions of green houses.”
Global heating company Viessmann recently highlighted several green houses in the UK, which could provide a blueprint for the future of UK housing, from a completely off-grid property in Scotland to a detached house in Essex. . Every home shows what is possible when owners can fully commit to creating a more sustainable and eco-friendly home.
That said, many Brits who want to invest in a green home may find the prospect a pipe dream.
However, as mortgage brokers, Scout Financial Services explains that there are already several companies that offer attractive financial products for prospective homeowners who want to go green.
Neil Weston, Director of Scout Financial Services, explains: “There is a notable movement from various lenders to promote the purchase and modernization of properties to be greener, and this is reflected in the offers available for properties with a better EPC rating. We can see that Nationwide is offering a £ 500 rebate for properties with an EPC of 92 or higher (this is in addition to any other reimbursement on your mortgage product). NatWest is taking a similar approach, with repayment of £ 350 (on up to 85 percent LTV mortgages) if you select a ‘Green Mortgage’ offer at a 2-year discount or a 5-year fixed rate.”
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