Welcome back to Friday Fundamentals on The Property Couch.
In this episode, Shane Pope is joined by Jacob Caine, President of the Real Estate Institute of Australia and Victoria, to unpack a property shift that many homeowners and investors may not be thinking about yet:
Home energy ratings.
Jacob explains why energy efficiency could become a much bigger factor in how properties are valued, rented and sold — particularly as governments look more closely at the energy performance of existing homes.
The conversation covers mandatory disclosure, retrofitting, the former NatHERS system now moving under the Home Energy Rating brand, and why upgrades like solar, insulation, batteries, heat pumps, efficient appliances and decommissioning gas could become part of a property’s future value story.
They also explore why this may create a major opportunity for owners of existing homes, especially if buyers and renters increasingly factor energy performance into their decisions.
If you own property, rent property, or are thinking about upgrading, this is one to keep on your radar.
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⏱️ Timestamps
00:24 – Welcome back to Friday Fundamentals
00:36 – Meet Jake Caine
00:52 – Why energy efficiency matters for property
01:17 – The built environment and net zero targets
01:23 – How energy ratings may impact property values
01:32 – New builds vs existing homes
01:53 – Why retrofitting is the big opportunity
02:15 – Mandatory home energy rating disclosure
03:02 – Energy ratings at point of sale or lease
03:31 – How this could roll out across states
04:01 – Victorian rental energy standards
04:22 – Energy efficiency and the value premium
04:41 – The potential difference in property value
04:59 – Solar, batteries, insulation and heat pumps
05:18 – Why owners should start thinking about upgrades
06:06 – How Home Energy Ratings could guide improvements
06:47 – Will upgrades translate into added value?
07:38 – Comparing energy upgrades to pre-sale improvements
08:39 – Could small upgrades create a larger value premium?
08:56 – Final thoughts and webinar reminder
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