'Sustainability is a growth opportunity': Landlords say tenants willing to pay more for green features

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New report from Handelsbanken bank shows 77 per cent increase in tenants actively requesting sustainability features, such as solar panels and electric vehicle chargers

Ninety two per cent of UK property investors believe tenants are willing to pay more for homes and commercial premises with sustainable features, such as heat pumps, solar panels, and electric vehicle...

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