Philip Harvey: It is time for a grown-up conversation about decarbonising the UK’s housing stock

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The British public is 'simply not engaged' with the necessity of cutting domestic carbon emissions, says top buying agent Philip Harvey - but there are opportunities for businesses and home-owners who take the initiative on sustainability.

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Philip Harvey

Senior Partner at Property Vision

As a graduate of the Royal Agricultural College Philip’s career started in farming, transitioning to commercial property in the early 90’s. Eight years spent selling houses in prime central London culminated in a move to Property Vision in 2001 focusing on the South East and East Anglia. Today this varied experience assists in running the business; however the exciting part is working across teams to help clients find and acquire the very best lifestyle and investment property. Philip lives in the South Downs idyll surrounded by clients who have become friends, trying to find time for yoga, golf and sailing.

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