Green issues 'becoming more important' in housing sector

20-Mar-2007

In news which may be of interest to first time buyers looking for a more environmentally friendly home, research has found that a majority now want newly built homes to be eco-friendly.

According to research by More Than, 70 per cent of homeowners - who may have recently been first time buyers - would like to see all newly built homes to be constructed in an environmentally friendly manner.

"It's encouraging to see that green living has become a priority amongst British homeowners as well as the government," said Mike Holliday-Williams, managing director of More Than.

"Making new-build homes eco-friendly is a step towards making all homeowners more environmentally aware," he added.

Indeed, nearly one-fifth of respondents would specifically opt for a home with "green features", were they to consider purchasing a new property.

More Than offers a number of different insurance products, including home insurance and car insurance.

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