• Barclays policy snapshot flagged rising demand for energy-efficient home upgrades as UK utility costs stay high.
• Survey data showed 56% of UK adults view upgrades as essential; 75% took efficiency actions in the past year.
• High-cost retrofits lagged, with 11% of homeowners installing or planning rooftop solar within 12 months; heat pumps at 8%.
• Renters showed stronger need at 63% yet weaker ability to act; 29% took no action versus 23% of homeowners.
• Landlords estimated about £9,000 per property to meet tighter EPC rules; 82% of housebuilders expected Future Homes Standard delivery challenges.

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