<\/p>\n
In the last of our series on what today\u2019s homebuyers want, we looked at the features people would
\nexpect to see as standard in any New Build property.<\/p>\n
Environmental features rated very highly in the responses, with 27% rating thermostats or smart
\nplugs as most important, followed by double glazing or insulation (23%).<\/p>\n
Many of these features are now standard in New Build homes, but there\u2019s still a long way to go for
\nthem to become more sustainable.<\/p>\n
A further 17% of those surveyed said an electric vehicle charging point would be important, while
\n15% said solar panels were the most important feature.<\/p>\n
An EV point would certainly be an advantage, particularly with the impending ban on new petrol and
\ndiesel cars, but solar panels that could generate free electricity and lower energy bills would make a
\nproperty even more attractive to buyers.<\/p>\n
Finally, 15% listed a ground or air source heat pump as something they\u2019d expect to see, with 7%
\nlisting restricted flow taps and 5% listed energy saving appliances.<\/p>\n
However, most respondents commented that they\u2019d actually expect to see all of the above as
\nstandard in a newly built property, and some suggested they would also like to see triple glazing, loft
\ninsulation and rainwater collectors as standard features.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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