Property Value · 2025 Research
Do Solar Panels
Add House Value?
What the research says, how much East Midlands homeowners can expect, and what makes the difference between a value-adding installation and a conveyancing headache.
What the Research Shows
Multiple studies — from the UK government's DECC, Zoopla, and Rightmove — consistently show that solar-equipped homes sell for a premium. The consensus across UK and US research is a price uplift of 0.5–4% over comparable non-solar properties.
The US research is more extensive: the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory analysed 22,000 home sales and found solar adds an average of $15,000 (approximately £12,000) to US home values — roughly four times the average UK figure, which reflects the higher electricity costs in premium US markets. The UK premium is more modest but still meaningful.
0.5–4%
Typical UK value uplift
Range across multiple academic and industry studies
3–14%
EPC band improvement
Typical EPC band C or above after solar installation
27 days
Faster sale time
US Zillow research shows solar homes sell faster
Value by Location in Our Service Area
The absolute value of a 1% uplift varies significantly by average house price. Here is what 1% and 3% looks like across our key markets:
| Location | Avg Price | +1% uplift | +3% uplift |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stamford | £370,000 | £3,700 | £11,100 |
| Oadby | £358,000 | £3,580 | £10,740 |
| Market Harborough | £345,000 | £3,450 | £10,350 |
| Lutterworth | £310,000 | £3,100 | £9,300 |
| Leicester | £231,000 | £2,310 | £6,930 |
| Coventry | £226,000 | £2,260 | £6,780 |
The EPC Connection
Solar panels typically improve a home's Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating by 1–2 bands. This matters for three reasons:
Green mortgage eligibility
Major lenders including Halifax, NatWest, and Barclays offer green mortgages with discounted rates for EPC C or above. Discounts of 0.1–0.5% on a £250,000 mortgage save £250–£1,250 per year in interest.
Buyer pool expansion
Buyers searching for energy-efficient homes specifically filter for EPC C or above. Solar moves many properties into this bracket, immediately expanding the active buyer pool.
Future-proofing against legislation
The government is expected to require EPC C or above for rented properties in the coming years. Buy-to-let investors who install solar now avoid a mandatory spend later — while earning from the system in the meantime.
Conveyancing: What Solicitors Need
MCS-certified installations convey cleanly to buyers. Your solicitor will need:
- MCS certificate (provided by Energy Concerns at handover)
- Building regulations completion certificate (we arrange this)
- Smart Export Guarantee agreement with your energy supplier
- Manufacturer warranties for panels and inverter
- Energy Concerns 5-year workmanship guarantee certificate
Energy Concerns provides a full documentation pack at handover. Buyers and their solicitors are welcome to contact us directly with any queries about the installation.
Increase Your Home's Value with Solar
Energy Concerns installs MCS-certified solar panels across the East Midlands. Every installation includes full documentation for conveyancing, Smart Export Guarantee qualification, and a 5-year workmanship guarantee. Book a free survey today.
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