The jury is still out on whether solar panels add value to your home: some estate agents say no, while others estimate 4-14%. With most systems costing £6,000 to £10,000, it will depend on how much you sell your house for as to whether you see a comparable return on investment.

However, solar panels can help with savings on your bills, especially if you include a battery to store excess solar energy. If not, you can be paid for supplying surplus power back to the National Grid via the SEG (Smart Export Guarantee) scheme.

Solar panels also increase your EPC rating by up to two bands, according to Energy Smart, which is likely to make your property more attractive when coming to sell. This could even make your home eligible for a 'green mortgage', which rewards you for living in an energy-efficient home – EPC rating A or B – with either cashback or a better interest rate.

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