Context

Government’s net-zero target is leading to rapid and significant changes to home design, construction and operation. Better designed homes, incorporating new technologies to reduce energy consumption and improve comfort for occupants are potentially attractive to home buyers, especially when combined with great placemaking as set out in the National Model Design code and the upcoming requirement for improving nature around sites.

The traditional valuation process is based on historic data that will fail to reflect the significant changes to home design for many years without a clear understanding of the value of these changes. To improve knowledge around the homebuying process, we will

1. Create a cross-sector forum for high level dialogue on the risks and opportunities.
2. Map the key stakeholders in the homebuying process and where the information and training gaps are (including for example for customers, lenders, surveyors, builders, warranty providers, media, brokers, mortgage distributors, Government, trade bodies, RICS).
3. Develop a plan to understand and address the stakeholder needs.
4. Communicate the benefits of sustainable homes to all stakeholders.