Between now and 2050, major shifts will be needed in the way we heat, cool, power, insulate and protect our homes. Extreme weather is on the rise, domestic heating accounts for 65% of emissions attributable to the UK’s built environment, and Britain is home to some of the oldest, leakiest, draughtiest housing in Europe.

Various financial innovations have sprung up to drive the mass retrofit of homes needed to meet net-zero targets and future-proof our housing stock. Mortgage products and services are one part of this landscape, but it’s also important to understand the bigger picture. What does this mean for mortgage intermediaries, and how can brokers adapt to this complex, fast-evolving landscape?

Learning objectives:

You will gain an understanding of:

What the wider green home finance landscape looks like and how it has evolved
Where mortgages fit in and why different solutions are needed to meet different needs
The practical and emotional benefits of sustainable home improvements for consumers
The impact of regulatory and government policy on future direction of travel
Where to go for further guidance, support and information