24
Apr
Green homes 'insulated from market problems'
Eco-friendly houses have largely escaped from the troubles in the
housing market, it has been stated.
Managing director of eco-home firm GreenMoves Julian Brooks said
this segment of the market is holding up well.
Discussing demand for such dwellings, he commented: "It is still
there and is slightly insulated from the problems that conventional
house builder products have, in terms of trying to get
sales."
He added that in his own company's case, a scheme involving five
homes has already sold three with construction nearing
completion.
Mr Brooks concluded that there is "still a desire or an interest"
in homes that offer something "different".
The green homes sector was given extra funding in the Budget this
week, with chancellor Alistair Darling pledging a total of
£500 million, of which £100 million will go to help local
authorities build energy-efficient homes.
He also said £1.4 billion of support will be given for the
low-carbon sector.
