Breaking the Green Premium: Why It’s Holding Back Affordable, Competitive Homes
Energy efficiency and renewable features are fast becoming must-haves in new homes. They cut bills, improve sustainability, and boost a property’s long-term value. But the presence of solar, batteries, heat pumps and high-grade insulation are increasingly marketed as “premium” features on new-builds to justify inflated property prices. This is commonly referred to as a “green […]
How Solar Helps Housebuilders Meet EPC Targets
The UK housing market has never been more focused on energy efficiency. Buyers want homes that offer energy independence and lower running costs. Lenders offer better mortgage rates for them. Planning authorities are increasingly baking higher EPC targets into local policy, and a minimum EPC C rating is widely expected to become mandatory across all […]
Solar Panel Maintenance and Replacement Costs: What Builders and Buyers Should Know
What’s the real cost of solar ownership? This guide breaks down UK solar panel maintenance and replacement costs – and compares leasing vs ownership to help builders and buyers plan for the long term.
A Simple Guide to Solar Leases: How They Work and Why They’re Growing
A new solar model is changing the game. Learn how Gryd’s modern solar lease makes it easy to future-proof homes, cut carbon, and fight fuel poverty – without upfront costs or maintenance hassle.