In article ,
root writes:
Since you'll be working at/from home it's not unreasonable to ask
you employer to chip in for the extra heating costs. Open the bidding

You can do that, but it comes with a giant warning...
The portion of the house you use for work becomes liable for
capital gains tax when you sell. It's never worth doing
if it's your house. In any case, you're saving money and
stress by not traveling to work.

--
Andrew Gabriel
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