Searches for UK homes with air conditioning more than double
Summary
Searches for homes with air conditioning in the UK have more than doubled this summer due to heatwaves making cool homes more important for buyers. Many people are now considering air conditioning to stay comfortable as hotter weather becomes more common.Key Facts
- Searches for UK homes with air conditioning rose 104% compared to last summer.
- 61% of people would consider installing air conditioning, but only 12% have it now.
- A report says 92% of UK homes may overheat by 2050, needing air conditioning.
- About 4 million UK homes currently have air conditioning, twice as many as three years ago.
- Heatwaves in the UK have reached temperatures as high as 40C and even 50C in some loft rooms.
- Air conditioning uses a lot of energy and creates about 4% of global greenhouse gas emissions.
- Some UK homes with heat pumps can both heat and cool, making air conditioning more appealing.
- Estate agents report that the ability to stay cool in summer and warm in winter is now a key factor in buying decisions.
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