There is growing evidence that buyers will pay more for environmentally-sustainable homes, according to Victoria?s Building Commission.

A new ?pulse survey? by the commission has found that 86% of consumers highly value sustainable building.

Building Commissioner Tony Arnel says the five-star standard now requires all new homes in Victoria to include a greater range of energy efficiency and water-saving features that increase comfort and reduce energy bills.

?The market is now demanding greener homes with many new housing estates currently building beyond five-star regulations,? he says.

Arnel says that as the popularity of green homes rises, re-sale values are expected to increase. ?This gives green homes even greater value,? he says. ?In the ACT, vendors are required to disclose the energy rating of their homes at point-of-sale. Sales data shows that energy-efficient homes are worth more.?