Beyond the eco-conscious affluent: Is there a green premium for new homes?
Consumer sentiment is increasing towards more sustainable "green" homes, say Lucy Greenwood & Patrick Eve of Savills, but only larger homes achieve a "green" premium.

Written by
Lucy Greenwood & Patrick Eve, Savills
Director, Residential Research & Consultancy; Head of Region Development at
Savills
Lucy Greenwood is a Director at Savills Residential Research and Consultancy.
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