There is a positive attitude towards energy renovation among European property owners, but putting it into practice still depends on economic factors and an accessible support framework. A survey by the International Union of Property Owners (UIPI), based on 5,540 responses from 32 countries, shows that 78% consider improving the energy efficiency and sustainability of their properties to be beneficial. In addition, 84% have renovated over the past decade, are currently carrying out renovation works, or plan to do so within the next ten years.

However, financial capacity influences decision-making. Lack of financial resources, support considered insufficient, and doubts about the return on investment are the main barriers. This reality also affects the depth of interventions: 71% are carried out in stages, and only 13% of completed renovations qualify as deep renovations.

The report therefore points to a gap between willingness and the capacity to act. To accelerate renovation, it highlights the need for stable financial incentives, reliable technical assistance, and more visible integrated services. Currently, only 11% are aware of renovation one-stop shops, despite the role assigned to them by the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) in simplifying the process.