New home demand set to rise in wake of energy price hikes💡🌍

New home demand set to rise in wake of energy price hikes💡🌍

Trends in the housing market are often the result of some other external force. Most recently, there was the race for space, formed because of lockdown. Now, a possible shift towards a rise in demand for new-build homes due to mounting concerns surrounding the energy price crisis, according to research from JLL.

Spiralling household bills have put energy efficiency far higher on occupiers' list of must-haves for their next home. Could the new homes industry benefit and attract a new wave of buyers and tenants seeking out more energy-efficient options? To continue reading, please Click Here


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