Sustainable buildings outperform their conventional competitors in all relevant areas - environmentally, socially and financially. Increased communication by real estate agents to potential buyer/sellers about sustainability features is likely to improve the price and time to sell.

This scorecard compliments the PRDnationwide 'Your Green Guide - Residential Real Estate 2018' found online at PRD.com.au/green. You can use this scorecard for the following types of stand-alone residential properties: house, townhouse or villa. By completing this scorecard you will receive a green house sustainability rating.

The questions in this scorecard are based on the top 3 sustainability features in each of the following categories:
  • Spatial planning - considers the function and layout of the space that will be used
  • Occupant health and safety - considers the health and safety of occupants
  • Occupant comfort - considers how comfortable occupants are
  • Operation and services - considers the costs to be incurred by occupants
  • Building durability - considers expected lifespan of the house, component structures, and flexibility

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1. Is the site located away from threats of landslide, soil slip and flooding? (Required.)

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2. Is the site block rectangular and allows for the most efficient land use? (Required.)

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3. Is there space within the yard for social activity? (For example; vegetation/garden, or an outdoor area for children). (Required.)

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4. Is the residence designed by architects and/or developers? (Required.)

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5. Is there an ideal ratio between the number of bedrooms and bathrooms?  (For example:  in a 3 bedroom home it would be more comfortable with 2 bathrooms instead of 1) (Required.)

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6. If the residence has 2 levels, is there a bathroom (or toilet) on the lower level? (Required.)

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7. Does the residence have an open floor plan that allows for multiple uses and can be easily adapted for lifestyle changes? (Required.)

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8. Does each room fit a suitable need? (For example; is a room called a bedroom when in reality it is a small space where even a single bed cannot fit?) (Required.)

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9. Is the property/land usage permitted by the local city council?  (For example; a medium sized house in a medium residential density zoning would be a yes.) (Required.)

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10. Does each room have regulated heights? (For example: does the ceiling height make you feel boxed in?) (Required.)

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11. Is there adequate boundary setbacks for the property? (For example: is there adequate fencing around the property and clear boundaries between neighbours?) (Required.)

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12. Is there adjoining or direct entries/exits from internal rooms to the yard or outside? (Required.)

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13. Is there a hardwired photoelectric type smoke alarm installed? (Required.)

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14. Does the house have recorded pest control measures? (Required.)

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15. Does the house have a termite barrier? (Required.)

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16. Does the house have roof insulation? (Required.)

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17. Does the house have ceiling insulation? (Required.)

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18. Does the house have wall insulation? (Required.)

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19. Does the house have floor insulation? (Required.)

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20. Does the house have cross ventilation (i.e., allowing cooler/warmer outdoor air to freely move through the house to promote natural cooling/heating)? (Required.)

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21. Is the house water services connected to the main supply? (Water supply is reliant upon a paid supplier) (Required.)

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22. Is there a grey water system connected to the property's water supply? (Required.)

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23. Does the property have a rain water collection system and/or water tanks connected? (Required.)

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24. Does the house have water efficient tap fittings? (Required.)

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25. Are there low flush toilet systems installed? (Required.)

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26. Is the house connected to reliable communication/data services (NBN, WiFi etc.)? (Required.)

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27. Are all IT hardware connected and wired correctly? (Telephone and aerial sockets etc.) (Required.)

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28. Is the house connected to the mains electricity network? (Required.)

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29. Does the house have solar panels installed? (Required.)

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30. Is the property fitted with energy efficient appliances? (Required.)

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31. Is the property fitted with energy efficient lights? (Required.)

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32. Are the doorways to bathrooms/toilets at least 820mm wide to reduce the chance of injury? (Required.)

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33. Is it easy to install items that will assist those with less mobility without causing major structural change?  (For example; grab rails, hobless shower) (Required.)

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34. Are the building materials non-toxic? (Building materials that can be reused without being harmful to people or the environment) (Required.)

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35. Are the main building materials used in the bathroom/s and kitchen quality materials with a long lifespan? (Required.)

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36. Can the main features in the kitchen and bathroom/s be easily renovated?  (For example; can cabinets/cupboards be easily removed or are they built in and will cause damage to the walls when removed?) (Required.)

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37. Has the kitchen and or bathroom/s been updated within the last 10 years? (Required.)

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