Let buyers borrow more on greener homes, urges report

Making energy ratings a factor in mortgage offers could let people borrow up to £11,500 more, says Lenders groupHomebuyers could take out bigger mortgages if the energy ratings of properties were factored into the lending criteria of banks and building societies, government-funded research has found.Although estate agents are legally bound to display energy performance certificates (EPCs) in property listings, few buying decisions hinge on energy bill costs and the efficiency of a home is