{"id":1522,"date":"2023-03-23T16:37:26","date_gmt":"2023-03-23T16:37:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.firstport.co.uk\/news\/homeowners-top-features-2023\/"},"modified":"2023-03-23T16:37:26","modified_gmt":"2023-03-23T16:37:26","slug":"homeowners-top-features-2023","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.firstport.co.uk\/news\/homeowners-top-features-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"Instagram vs Reality: Homeowners Shun Insta-friendly Features for Eco-mod Con"},"content":{"rendered":"<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">New homeowners are knocking down the door for eco-friendly features in 2023 property searches<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Tall ceilings and ornate fireplaces are dumped for triple glazing and good insulation<\/li>\n<li>FirstPort <a href=\"https:\/\/www.firstport.co.uk\">property management experts<\/a> reveal buyers would pay \u00a316,130 extra for green property features<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Previous property must-haves like tall ceilings and ornate fireplaces are out, with homeowners favouring eco-friendly features in 2023. A new poll of 2,000 UK adults<strong><sup>(1) <\/sup><\/strong>has found Instagrammable aesthetics are being shunned for the likes of double or triple glazing (a must-have for 70% of house hunters) or good insulation (61%) as people double down on eco and cost efficiency this year.<\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The poll, from property management experts, FirstPort, revealed the top 10 features this year\u2019s homeowners are knocking down the door for:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Double or triple glazing (70%)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Good insulation (61%)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Good sized rooms (53%)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A big garden (50%)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">An economical central heating system (46%)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A private driveway, or dedicated parking (38%)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Renewable energy system (e.g. solar panels, heat pump) (37%)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">En-suite bathroom (36%)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Large windows \/ good daylight (34%)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A good energy efficiency rating (34%)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The survey found what works for the \u2018gram doesn\u2019t always translate into reality, with previously popular period features like sash windows (3%), ornate fireplaces (13%) and tall ceilings (15%) turning up at the bottom of the property pile.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">What\u2019s more, while 96% of those surveyed say the cost-of-living situation has changed what they\u2019d look for in a home, buyers are prepared to stump up the cash for longer-term gain. House hunters would be willing to pay on average \u00a316,130 to bag a greener property with features such as energy efficient light fixtures (willing to pay an average of \u00a3894 extra) and renewable energy sources (\u00a32,038).<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">How much house hunters would be willing to pay for additional green features:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f\u202f\u202f\u202f\u202f\u202f Energy efficient lighting: \u00a3894<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f\u202f\u202f\u202f\u202f\u202f Renewable energy source: \u00a32,038<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f\u202f\u202f\u202f\u202f\u202f Smart heating: \u00a31,236<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f\u202f\u202f\u202f\u202f\u202f Well-insulated walls: \u00a31,633<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f\u202f\u202f\u202f\u202f\u202f A good EPC rating: \u00a31,429<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f\u202f\u202f\u202f\u202f\u202f Access to an EV charging point: \u00a31,053<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f\u202f\u202f\u202f\u202f\u202f A newly fitted boiler: \u00a31,736<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f\u202f\u202f\u202f\u202f\u202f Newly fitted double \/ triple glazed windows \/ doors: \u00a32,089<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Homeowners need to consider carefully their property must-haves, as its survey revealed 68% of people regret not prioritising green features the last time they moved.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Christian Phipps, Sustainability Manager, at FirstPort said:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&#8220;This research shows just how important sustainable living is and will continue to be going forward. Especially with the increased cost of energy, the interest we\u2019ve had from customers for energy efficient additions, such as solar panels, has skyrocketed.<\/span><\/i><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p>I would like to think that in the future all homes will have environmentally friendly features.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&#8220;Whilst we recognise there\u2019s still a way to go before we get there, at FirstPort we are absolutely committed to working with our residents and local communities to look at where we can positively contribute to the environment in and around the homes we manage.\u201d<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<h6><sup>(1) <\/sup>A survey, carried out by 3Gem, of 2,000 UK homeowners and renters (private only) from the <span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW251999923 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"size\">24<\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW251999923 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml_lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun Superscript ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW251999923 BCX0\" data-fontsize=\"10\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"size\">th<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW251999923 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml_lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW251999923 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"size\"> February \u2013 28<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW251999923 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml_lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun Superscript SCXW251999923 BCX0\" data-fontsize=\"10\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"size\">th<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW251999923 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml_lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW251999923 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"size\"> February 2023\u202f<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW251999923 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h6>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":1523,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false},"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1522","news","type-news","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.firstport.co.uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/news\/1522","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.firstport.co.uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/news"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.firstport.co.uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/news"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.firstport.co.uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1523"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.firstport.co.uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1522"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.firstport.co.uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1522"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}