Energy efficient homes 'undervalued by almost £50,000'

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New report also claims mortgage lenders are using inaccurate models to estimate energy bills and mortgage affordability

Banks could be undervaluing energy efficient homes by as much as £45,000, a new report has claimed, despite new lending rules designed to take better account of household spending. The report from the...

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