{"id":9347,"date":"2025-11-21T17:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-11-21T11:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.propertystellar.com\/blog\/?p=9347"},"modified":"2025-11-21T16:58:59","modified_gmt":"2025-11-21T11:28:59","slug":"gulf-buyers-pay-premium-for-sustainable-homes-pwc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.propertystellar.com\/blog\/gulf-buyers-pay-premium-for-sustainable-homes-pwc\/","title":{"rendered":"Gulf Homebuyers Embrace Sustainable Living, Willing to Pay 7% Premium for Green Homes: PwC"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>A new PwC Middle East study reveals that homebuyers in Saudi Arabia and the UAE are increasingly prioritising sustainability, with buyers willing to pay a 7% premium for eco-friendly homes. The growing interest highlights how green design, energy savings, and long-term value have become essential features in the region\u2019s real estate market.<\/p>\n<h3>Key Highlights:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Homebuyers in Saudi Arabia and the UAE are ready to pay an average 7% premium for properties with sustainable features.<\/li>\n<li>Properties with visible sustainability certifications and eco-labels enjoy enhanced buyer trust and stronger demand.<\/li>\n<li>Energy savings (45%), environmental benefits (44%), and long-term value appreciation (43%) are top motivators for choosing green homes.<\/li>\n<li>Green finance boosts willingness to pay by 9.6%, highlighting the role of accessible financing in encouraging sustainable choices.<\/li>\n<li>Sustainability is evolving into a standard expectation, shaping purchasing decisions across the Gulf.<\/li>\n<li>Rapid population growth in Saudi Arabia and the UAE reinforces the importance of energy-efficient, climate-ready communities.<\/li>\n<li>Experts highlight a growing shift toward resilient, low-carbon, and lifestyle-focused housing solutions.<\/li>\n<li>Developers integrating sustainability enjoy higher valuations, stronger market appeal, and enhanced brand reputation.<\/li>\n<li>The shift toward green housing aligns with national climate goals and rising consumer expectations across the GCC.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A new PwC Middle East study reveals that homebuyers in Saudi Arabia and the UAE are increasingly prioritising sustainability, with buyers willing to pay a 7% premium for eco-friendly homes. 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