First and second-time home buyers in the United Kingdom in 2022 considered green homes for different reasons. The most important reasons were green homes being better for the environment, saving money in the long run, and the desire to reduce energy bills. Most home buyers were willing to pay more for energy efficiency of their homes in 2022.
Most important reasons why home buyers purchased a green home in the United Kingdom (UK) in 2022
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The source added that they wanted to compare the attitudes of those looking to get on the housing ladder vs those already on the housing ladder. In order to test and compare they conducted a survey of more than 500 people who were ‘first time buyers’ (251 respondents) or ‘second time buyers’ (253 respondents).
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Shakespeare Martineau. (March 4, 2022). Most important reasons why home buyers purchased a green home in the United Kingdom (UK) in 2022 [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved April 04, 2025, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1339680/reasons-why-uk-home-buyers-purchased-green-homes/
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Shakespeare Martineau. (2022). Most important reasons why home buyers purchased a green home in the United Kingdom (UK) in 2022. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: April 04, 2025. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1339680/reasons-why-uk-home-buyers-purchased-green-homes/
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