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Sustainability plays an increasingly important role in housing choices, SATO’s new survey shows
SATO Corporation, Press release 30 September 2025 at 10:00 am The importance of sustainability has grown significantly in housing-related decisions over the past few years, according to *Sustainability in Rental Housing 2025*, a study commissioned by SATO. Around 60% of respondents consider sustainability such an important factor that it directly influences their choice of housing type and living arrangement. “This is a very interesting result, and we’re pleased to see that sustainability is pla
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