Australian property-hunters are increasingly valuing energy efficient homes, with close to three quarters of recent buyers saying an energy rating was important to them, according to a recent report by REA Group

REA Insights Energy Efficiency Housing Report analyses data from the 12 million Australians who visit realestate.com.au each month alongside data from the realestate.com.au April Residential Consumer Omnibus Survey (n= 1,353), to understand the supply and demand of energy efficient homes in Australia. The Report seeks to identify meaningful trends in sustainable and energy efficient homes to help customers, consumers and the broader industry make the most informed property decisions.

Key findings include:

• Energy efficient ratings and energy saving features are important to property seekers looking to buy, rent or build
• Solar power, energy efficient lighting, insulation quality and air flow are of high importance to those looking for a property
• Energy efficient appliances, position of the property relative to the sun, and rainwater tanks are also important to consumers.
• High development areas are the most energy efficient suburbs

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