According to Hyder Consulting, the majority of UK adults are in favour of the introduction of Home Information Packs (HIPs), with 51% claiming that a property’s energy efficiency rating is a key consideration when purchasing a new home.

Around 14% would not take the energy efficiency rating into consideration when looking at a house or flat. Support is most popular in the East Midlands (60%), while those in Scotland are the least supportive with 45% embracing green living.

Chris Evans, head of environmental solutions at Hyder Consulting, said: “Once they have been fully introduced, HIPs may prove to be a key turning point in the push to make homes more sustainable. However we must be aware that a sustainable home and lifestyle does not stop with HIPs. It is important that we all continue to do everything we can from minimising our carbon footprint to recycling in order to help save our planet.”