Homes that lack green innovations or are not energy efficient will fail to sell next year, according to a leading property consultant.
The growing importance of measures to curb climate change should encourage homeowners to think carefully about their energy usage, says Andrew Leech, technical consultant at the National Home Improvement Council.
Energy-saving green DIY can add value to your home, he suggested, positing that the fuel and electricity efficiency of a home will have a growing impact on its value.
"Next year, when you sell a house, you will have to prove that you are up to certain standard with your energy efficiency and insulation," Mr Leech warned.
"People will be forced to look at that when they buy a house and if y our are not up to par then you will find it more difficult to sell your place than if you had done a bit of DIY and brought it up to standard," he added.
The technical consultant was speaking after DIY chain B&Q was forced to cut its workforce due a dip in demand for home improvement provisions.
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