New homes to be off the gas network by 2028
Original Article Summary
No new builds should be connected to the gas network from 2028 under the terms of the Future Homes Standard, which was published today. They will have to include heat pumps or be connected to a heat network, while they must also have solar panels on their roofs. The change will mean that from 2028 […] The post New homes to be off the gas network by 2028 appeared first on PropertyWire.
PropMatch Curated Analysis
From 2028, new homes must include heat pumps or heat network connections plus solar panels, eliminating gas connections and reducing emissions by 75%. This will significantly increase development costs and complexity, particularly impacting SME developers.
Investor Relevance
Developers and investors must factor substantial additional costs into new build projects from 2028. This will affect development viability, pricing strategies, and may create opportunities for early adopters who master these technologies ahead of competitors.
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