Monday 14 February 2011

Landlords given tips on greening properties

rman.co.uk - 14th February 2011

Landlords have been handed tips on the best ways to make their properties greener in a bid to attract tenants.

According to letting agent body ARLA, the governments Green Deal is set to offer landlords financing in order to improve the energy efficiency of the homes they rent out.

Older properties will be particularly targeted under the scheme, with any houses with an energy performance certificate rating of F or G to be updated first.

Ian Potter, operations manager of ARLA commented: "landlords can already take advantage of a tax allowance of up to £1,500 for these energy efficiency improvements through the landlords's energy saving allowance."

He added that it makes sense for landlords to carry out the necessary work as soon as possible in order to make immediate cost savings.

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