RICS Guide: Reducing Carbon in Your Home

This guide is currently being reviewed and updated and is due to publish in Q4 2024

The following guide has been written by RICS and offers guidance to homeowners considering retrofitting to make their home low carbon, and signposts other key sources of advice and financial assistance for making these changes. It is also useful for those looking to make their property greener before putting it on the market, or for those renting property looking to benefit from energy efficiency.

The guide also advices on helping to fight climate change through reducing energy consumption which will assist you in saving money on energy bills, as well as the other numerous benefits.

As the world’s largest professional body for chartered surveyors, RICS offers clear, impartial, expert advice on the issues raised in this guide. RICS members can assist homeowners in a variety of ways, so whether you want an expert assessment and opinion on costs, an innovative design solution or a professional to manage a project for you, we can help you find an RICS member in your area.