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Do solar panels Increase home Value?

According to several studies, the value of a property will increase between 3% to 4% when solar panels are installed. However, some factors will influence the increase in your property value, such as: Where your property is located. The size of the installation.

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Solar power is one of the most popular energy sources today. It’s clean, renewable and free. Even if a solar installation accompanies a hefty investment initially (especially if you purchase it outright), the savings you’ll see in the long run will be significant. Are you wondering whether solar panels will increase your property value? According to several studies, the value of a property will increase between 3% to 4% when solar panels are installed. However, some factors will influence the increase in your property value, such as:

Where your property is located

The size of the installation

The age and type of solar panels installed

The savings expectations with the installed solar system

Your property value increase directly relates to the number of solar panels your roof can accommodate and also the quality of the panels installed. The electricity generation capacity of your PV panels should be proportional to the size of your property. Another factor that will influence the property value is the quality of the panels. This will affect their lifespan, technology and warranty. When you’re ready to make a long-term investment like solar panels, take time to do the necessary research to ensure you install high-quality solar panels.

Why Is Solar Energy so Valuable?

Clean, Renewable Energy

Solar energy is great for the environment. And we need all the help we can get to preserve this beautiful planet.

Reliable

Load shedding is a problem we South Africans have been facing for many years, and it’s not going anywhere, anytime soon. If you want a reliable energy solution, solar is the answer.

Cost-Saving

Probably the biggest benefit of solar energy is that it’s free. When the initial investment is paid off, the energy you produce from there on out will be completely FREE! Are you interested in solar power? Get more information by speaking to the team at Nupower today!

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Do I need permission to build porch?

You must apply for householder planning permission to add a porch if any of the following apply: the ground floor area would exceed 3m² it would be more than 3m above ground level. any part of the porch will be within 2m of any boundary wall facing a road.

Do I need planning permission?

Flats

You must apply for full planning permission to add a porch.

If your flat is a listed building (or part of) you must apply for listed building consent to do this.

Houses

You must apply for householder planning permission to add a porch if any of the following apply:

the ground floor area would exceed 3m²

it would be more than 3m above ground level

any part of the porch will be within 2m of any boundary wall facing a road it will be added to the front or side of a house covered by an Article 4 Direction If your house is a listed building you must apply for listed building consent to add a porch.

Where can I find more information?

The porches section of the national planning portal has lots of guidance and useful information.

Can I get confirmation that I do not require planning permission?

Apply for a Lawful Development Certificate to prove an existing or proposed porch is lawful.

Am I likely to get planning permission?

To find out whether your proposal is likely to be accepted, you can apply for pre-planning application advice.

How do I apply?

You can apply via the national planning portal. To find out what information is required with your application, see making a planning application.

Still not sure whether you need planning permission?

If you need further advice about whether you need planning permission, contact planning advice and information.

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