Energy Efficiency Drives Price Premiums in Australian Housing Market
What happened
A joint report by Cotality and the Real Estate Institute of Australia found that homes with strong energy performance are commanding price and rental premiums nationally. The research showed that properties with solar panels achieved prices approximately 2.7% higher than comparable properties without them. Furthermore, each additional star rating under the Nationwide House Energy Rating Scheme is associated with an estimated average 1.3% greater value nationally.
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Why it matters
The findings indicate a significant shift in property valuation, as 70% of established Australian houses (excluding apartments) are estimated to perform below four stars. This trend suggests that energy efficiency is becoming a key factor in how brokers and lenders assess property value.
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Who's involved
- Ray WhiteOperates in the market context of Fremantle
- Julie CollinsResearcher involved in the study of Australian housing performance
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- Ray WhiteSpeculative
Ray White could see changes in sales revenue and competitive position as energy efficiency premiums become standard in the market.
- House of AssemblySpeculative
Regulatory bodies might need to align state disclosure requirements with national valuation trends driven by energy performance.
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The entities involved
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Western Australia
state of Australia
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Fremantle
city in Western Australia
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Ray White
Australasia Real Estate Agents
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