“Watts it Worth” Cotality Report
New insights into how solar uptake and energy performance are reshaping property values and buyer behaviour in Australia
I was invited to participate in this special report from Cotality , quantifying the value of solar and energy efficiency ratings in real estate: solar panels add thousands to home values.
“These findings highlight that homes with energy and efficiency upgrades are delivering not only long-term energy bill savings and comfort, but also measurable price premiums at a time when cost-of-living concerns are top-of-mind for Australians”
The key takeaways
Homes with solar power systems are valued at around 2.7% more than comparable homes without, which equates to a national average of approximately $23,100.
Each additional estimated NatHERS star rating is linked to a median uplift of 1.3% in a home's value nationally, or roughly $10,560.
Nationally, 29% of houses have rooftop solar systems installed. Coverage exceeds 40% in cities like Perth, Adelaide and Brisbane, while Hobart, Regional Victoria and Regional Tasmania fall below 20%
Brady Marcs Buyers Advisory - Podcast Interview
Creating and Finding Your Best Home
In this episode, Brady Yoshia sits down with Cecille Weldon, Director of Weldonco Advisory and Future Agent Academy. Cecille unpacks the factors that contribute to making a home comfortable, healthy and less cost to run and why these considerations should be at the top of your checklist. Its important for investors and owners to future-proof your investment with the right energy efficiency features - this episode is packed with insights that could change the way you search for and buy property, impact your family's well-being, and enhance your long-term value.
Proptech Labs - Podcast Interview
Making Homes Easier to Sell and Rent
Welcome to the Proptech Labs Podcast, your home for the latest insights and innovations in property management technology. Whether you're an entrepreneur, property manager, or real estate professional, our podcast offers valuable insights and strategies to help you stay ahead in a rapidly evolving industry.
Join our hosts as they discuss advancements in property manager industry, and how these changes will help overworked and stressed property managers.
At times we interview leading experts and trailblazers who comment on the landscape of property management and real estate. From AI-driven solutions and automation to groundbreaking investment opportunities, we cover the topics that matter most to you. Discover how to optimise your operations, enhance tenant experiences, and drive business growth with cutting-edge Proptech.
What happens when a property just feels off — too hot, too cold, too damp — and no one wants to live in it, let alone buy it?
In this episode, we sit down with Cecille Weldon, a leading voice in healthy, comfortable housing, to unpack why some homes are hard to rent or sell — and what property professionals can do about it.
Proptech Energy Efficiency Features Standard
As Founder and Project Lead for this Australian-first data standard for residential property - I’m incredibly proud of the key property listing, data and CRM’s, maintenance and inspection proptech who have already signed up. Whether they are startup, scale up or established businesses, adopting this voluntary data standard ensures they are able to effectively clean up their property attributes list and incorporate a trusted set of energy efficiency features (data points) into the tech .. enabling them to be opportunity and regulation ready.
Re-appointed Specialist Advisor
Proptech Australia
In November I down from the Board of the Proptech Association and "I’m delighted to say I am continuing my support of members through my ongoing role as Specialist Advisory Energy Efficiency and Sustainability.
Proptech Australia not-for-profit trade association that is a champion of the real estate technology industry, - emerging tech entrepreneurs who are seeking to deliver better, quicker solutions: property experiences, insights and access. They champion best practice, quality, collaboration and consistency and seek to drive growth through education, standards and industry insights to improve the experiences of our audience which includes: property and construction institutions, suppliers (proptechs), agents (intermediaries), owners, sellers, buyers, investors and tenants.
PropTech Industry Sector – What is it?
PropTech is short for property technology. There are well over 500 PropTechs in Australia
The proptech sector underpins the real estate industry’s digital transformation journey by providing solutions which are helping to improve customer experiences, advance health and safety outcomes, grow efficiency in cost and operational effectiveness, increase business resilience and manage risk. And also empowering property consumers to access better information about property as they design build, renovate, buy, rent and invest in homes, apartments, land and developments.
Proptech spans the entire breadth of the real estate life cycle, starting at the beginning when assessing a potential development site, through to the architectural design process, the building and construction phase, the buying and selling transactional part, and the important upgrade opportunities and living in your home more effectively to achieve comfort and reduced running costs.
The proptech industry is agile, responsive and able to enter into this incumbent real estate industry and property marketing system with tech-powered solutions (e.g. data driven, AI, machine learning) which challenge the existing processes and pathways.
Beyond the Buildings - Podcast interview
Cotality Australia Podcast
In the second episode of “Beyond the Buildings' three-part sustainability series with Cotality Australia, guest host Eliza Owen delves into this often-overlooked but increasingly pressing issue: energy efficiency in Australian homes.
But why is energy efficiency coming into the public conversation now? And what’s driving this shift?
To unpack these questions, Owen is joined by two industry leaders shaping the future of energy-smart housing. Cecille Weldon, founder of WeldonCo Advisory & Future Agent and creator of the award-winning Livability Real Estate Framework, and Tim Lawless, Research Director at Cotality Australia, are breaking down which energy-efficient investments are beneficial for homeowners and why these upgrades will influence the direction of Australian housing.
The PM Collective - Podcast interview
The PM Collective
About PM Collective
We believe in making industry-leading education and support accessible to everyone. Our community is packed with free resources, expert insights, and innovative training designed to help business owners, property managers, and BDMs thrive.
In this episode Cecille Weldon from WeldonCo shares her expertise on the hidden value drivers in property that are transforming the real estate industry, with a focus on energy efficiency features that benefit investors, property managers, and renters alike.
Property Podcast - Podcast Interview
The “Elephant in the Room” Podcast
About: Welcome to The Elephant in the Room, the must-listen Australian property podcast for anyone looking to buy or sell real estate. Join Veronica Morgan, a seasoned real estate agent and buyer’s agent, and Chris Bates, a financial planner, mortgage broker, and wealth coach, as they delve deep into the world of property and reveal what no one else wants to talk about. As experts in their fields, Veronica and Chris have seen it all when it comes to property transactions. They know that buying or selling a property can be overwhelming, and that’s why they’re here to help. In each episode, they explore the psychology of buyers, agents, auctioneers, and other industry experts to uncover who’s really in control when you buy a property.
We’re all familiar with energy ratings on appliances and cars, but what if your home came with one too? Could this be where the housing market is headed? Today, we sit down with Cecille Weldon, Australia’s top expert in residential energy efficiency, to explore what this could mean for the future of housing. Could energy ratings become the next game-changer in real estate? Cecille breaks it down for us — how homes might be rated, who will cover the costs, and whether property buyers and tenants are really willing to pay more for energy-efficient living. With rising energy costs and climate change in the spotlight, this couldn’t be a more timely discussion. We also talk about the big moves happening behind the scenes with Cecille giving us the scoop on her work with the NSW Government’s Sustainable Homes team, which is pushing for energy ratings to become a standard at the point of sale or rent. It’s all about making homes healthier, more comfortable, and cheaper to run in the long term. Tune in to understand how these upcoming changes could reshape the property landscape — and what it potentially means for your next move. Let's get started!