Top 10 Green House Buying Tips

1. Ask to see the energy saving credentials of the property

2. Make sure that the property's insulation is of the highest level

3. Check that there is double glazing (or better triple glazing)

4. Ask to see the heating bills and make sure that the boiler is a high efficiency condensing type

5. Appliances (like washing machine or fridge) should be ‘Energy Saving Recommended’

6. If the house gets a lot of daylight you will use less energy

7. If porches and lobbies are enclosed it helps cutting heat loss

8. Energy saving devices like solar panels are always a plus

9. Find out if and what grants are available for energy saving measures

10. Good public transport and local amenities could mean you use your car less

Find many more green tips around energy management and renewable energy at The Green Project

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