| Simple energy saving changes can affect the value | | | | hunting is insulation. Enquire as to whether the loft |
| of a property in the long term as well as lower your | | | | and walls are insulated and remember that lack of |
| bills in the short term. By integrating energy saving | | | | insulation could result in around a third of your heating |
| measures into your home you can add value if you're | | | | costs escaping through the roof and walls. Insulating |
| selling and know what to look out for when you're | | | | cavity walls can save around £150 a year with |
| buying. There are ways to add value to your home | | | | cost savings resting at a similar amount for loft |
| which will save you money on bills as well so keep | | | | insulation. |
| reading for top tips on enterprising energy changes | | | | It is always possible to insulate the property after |
| that everyone can benefit from. | | | | you have moved in but you could use lack of |
| If you are currently on the search for a new dwelling | | | | insulation as a bartering point when it comes to |
| then you will be fully aware that buying a home is | | | | discussing price. |
| one of the biggest financial investments you will ever | | | | When looking around potential properties take a peek |
| make. As this is such an important purchase you | | | | at the windows to ascertain what sort of glazing is in |
| want to make sure you buy the best possible new | | | | place. Double glazing could save you around |
| home on the budget you have so there are several | | | | £140 each year as less heat escapes through |
| things to look out for when it comes to factors such | | | | the windows, not to mention reduced noise and |
| as energy efficiency and future value. | | | | condensation which are additional benefits of having |
| It is easy to get caught up with the aesthetic | | | | that extra layer of glass. |
| features of a home but you should turn your | | | | The boiler is another feature to take a look at when |
| attention to what the quality of the building is like and | | | | viewing potential new homes. If the boiler is more |
| how much the property will cost to upkeep and run | | | | than 15 years old it will need replaced in the not too |
| if you were to move in. | | | | distant future and could actually waste energy and |
| There are significant financial savings to be made | | | | money until upgraded as the majority of older boilers |
| with buying a home that is energy efficient and by | | | | tend to run inefficiently. |
| reducing the amount of energy used in the home | | | | A new, high efficiency condensing boiler can save |
| you are helping to prevent climate change as well as | | | | you up to a third on your gas and electricity bills |
| saving your hard earned pounds. | | | | which is a substantial saving for any size of |
| One of the first things to consider when new house | | | | household. |