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Do solar panels affect the value of your home?

Installing solar panels on your home makes no difference to how much it's worth, according to two thirds (67%) of estate agents. Just 8%of estate agents said they thought solar panels increased property value. But 17% said that solar panels decrease its value.

How much does a solar panel increase a house's value?

If your home is among them, a solar panel system will raise its value by 2% on average, adding more than £5,000 to its price tag. And if your property has an EPC rating of G, going solar will typically raise its value by 3.8%, which is just shy of £10,000 – and this amount will go up as house prices rise.

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Do solar panels affect the appearance of a property?

But Mr Hayward added that the age of the solar panels, whether they're owned by another company, and their effect on the appearance of the property could all have an impact. He advises getting a surveyor to check solar panels if you're buying a property with them installed.

Are solar panels worth it?

The investment in solar panels is worth it for the average UK home. For example, the typical 3-bedroom house in the UK is equipped with a 4kW solar panel system, enabling homeowners to potentially save around £600 annually on electricity expenses.

Will solar power add to your home's value?

Solar power cuts your energy bills, helps the climate, and stops you from being completely reliant on the National Grid – plus the cost of solar panels is falling – but will they add to your home’s value? Research suggest they won’t affect your ability to sell your property, and could actually help you sell it.