New research has revealed that lower energy prices or a reduced council tax rate would encourage more to take action on improving their home's energy efficiency.

Features such as driveways, spacious gardens and en-suite bathrooms are now taking priority over energy efficiency among Brits when buying a home.

Energy efficiency improvements in the rental sector are tracking well ahead of government timescales, according to newly released data from epIMS.

New research has revealed how the general public feels about whether further Green Taxes should be introduced to reduce the 55m tonnes of carbon emitted by our homes each year.

Just 52% of mortgage lenders offer green or net zero/energy efficiency linked mortgages, according to recent research from Mortgage Advice Bureau.

12m homes in England do not currently meet adequate energy performance levels as part of the government’s upcoming Warm Homes Plan.

An EPC rating of C is soon to become the minimum standard allowed by law for private rented properties.

epIMS, analysed carbon dioxide emissions by sector and how the carbon footprint of each of these sectors has changed over the last year.

Some landlords with properties rated below C say that they will not make any changes at all, despite continuing to rent out their properties.

Karina Gerdes, Head of Resilient Homes at Mortgage Advice Bureau, outlines what homeowners need to consider before embarking on a bid to boost their energy performance.