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energy ratings to at least a category E by 2030 and then push it up to a D by 2033, under EU plans.

Spain has around 28 million old and badly insulated buildings, according to the Ministry for Ecological Transition. Meanwhile, over 80% of homeowners believe they live in an efficient and sus- on Kyero.com. Property prices are not the only thing enticing Gen Z-ers to hop across the Channel. tainable house, and 60% do not know their own energy rating, according to real estate union UCI. Initially the proposal was to restrict sales and rentals that didn’t fit the new rules, but now the EU is leaving the issuing of fines down to each member state.

The EU has recognised the costly investment of green renovations and has stressed the need for financial support and incentives.