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‘Green’ home features can earn developers 18% more, then save homeowners money in the long term: new study

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‘Green’ home features can earn developers 18% more, then save homeowners money in the long term: new study

Tom Keel, Deakin University and Ameeta Jain, Deakin University For years, builders and developers have treated “sustainable” homes…

July 10, 2026