Current pressures on the cost of living, coupled with the legacy of the pandemic have forced us to re-think our priorities, particularly concerning our homes.
Rising bills means energy efficiency is becoming a priority. But even before prices began to rise legislation was mooted to improve efficiency of rental stock. The government proposing all newly let residential buildings would need to have an EPC rating of C or above by the end of 2025. But will rising costs mean tenant demand, not just the threat of legislation, will lead to more energy efficient homes in the future?
The 2022 JLL Tenant Survey examines how living priorities have changed. We asked what our tenants wanted from their homes and how this could change in the future. More than 950 people responded.
