Business · Energy & Commodities · 1 day ago
Many homes may receive energy ratings just inside a higher category
Research suggests that many homes for sale receive an energy rating just inside a higher category.
The researchers say energy advisers use leeway in the calculation method to achieve this.
A better rating can add thousands of euros to a home's sale price.
The concern is that some ratings may be more favourable than the calculation warrants.
The finding relates to homes being sold and the work of energy advisers.
No further steps or responses are described.
A study suggests many homes for sale receive an energy rating just inside a higher category.
The researchers say energy advisers use the wide margin allowed by the calculation method.
A better energy rating can add thousands of euros to a home's sale price.
The article does not identify the study or provide details about its methods.
- Who
- Researchers report the pattern; energy advisers are identified as using the calculation margin.
- What
- Many homes for sale may receive ratings just inside a higher category.
- When
- The article was published on October 10, 2026; the study's date is not stated.
- Where
- Not stated.
- Why
- Researchers say advisers use the wide margin allowed by the rating calculation method.
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- Published
- October 10, 2026
- Homes affected
- Many homes for sale, according to the study
- Rating method
- Researchers say it allows a wide margin
- Sale-price effect
- A better energy rating can add thousands of euros to a home's sale price
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