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Do you think energy bills will impact demand for bigger homes?

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jellywobble22 · 19/12/2022 14:25

Just had my Gas & Electric come through for November and I am paying 50% more than I was last year even though I have been much more frugal with usage.

Do people think that the impact of higher energy bills will impact demand for bigger homes which naturally cost more to heat? Will this lead to people wanting to downsize (as opposed to upsizing we saw amidst C19 which led to detached house price growth outpacing semis / terraces)? Also will people put more emphasis on EPC ratings?

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MintJulia · 20/12/2022 17:54

Honeyroar · 19/12/2022 14:52

Around here, those with big, expensive houses seem to be completely unaffected by the crisis. Our neighbours are still walking round the house in shorts and t shirts (pjs) and going on several holidays/weekends away.

I follow an equestrian property/small holdings page, and things seem to still be selling well.

So perhaps it’s the middle level that will be affected?

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