Hodge Bank says a new survey shows 82 per cent of landlords, investors and brokers stated energy efficiency was in the top three considerations, along with broader green credentials about a property, along with its rental yield.

Andy Button, head of investment finance at Hodge, says: “The buy to let market is particularly buoyant right now, with demand continuing to grow throughout the pandemic, and it’s interesting to see how the priorities for landlords are changing when looking to add to their portfolio. 

He says landlords and agents must offer choice in sustainable housing options to cater for tenants’ increasingly green interests.