On Thu, 11 Dec 2003 13:03:53 -0000, "IMM" wrote:


"Andy Hall" wrote in message


There are millions of these people now, and I would say they are in the
majority.

Millions possibly. Majority, I think not.



It is a long way down the list compared with factors like location,
size, room layouts etc. for most people..

A house has to suit the purpose: size, etc. Location is important: schools,
shops, etc. Its no good have a family and living in a 100% eco house in the
middle of nowhere. When all prime points are equal the eco house commands
more attention and sells quicker and for more.

Not from my recent experience of the market.



If energy saving, right or wrong
were a big issue for most people,
then older properites wouldn't sell,
and they do.......

Because we don't build enough new houses in the UK. In 2000, we built twice
as many homes as Southern Ireland (pop approx 3.3 million, while the UK is
approx 60 million) Totally pathetic, and no wonder two jags castigated the
building industry and took control and forced them into the 20th century

Maybe that should happen to two jags himself.... (Oh, sorry,
*castigated* ... :-) )



In areas where they are plentiful,new home the newer homes are more in
demand because of the low fuels bills and more comfortable environment
inside. I was reading that Milton Keynes is a prime example. MK has older
house in it, surprise,surprise: Bletchley, Wolverton, etc. The newer homes
in good locations are generally preferred to the 1920-30s homes in good
locations.


Milton Keynes isn't a prime example of anything that I would consider
positive. It has great views, though. In the rear view mirror....






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..andy

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