Landlords eying up UK Government's Green Deal

energy efficiency news - 22nd September 2011

Two thirds of the UK's private landlords are eying up the opportunities presented by the Governments forthcoming Green Deal, according to a survey.

The coalition Governments Green Deal which is in the report stage in parliament as part of the energy bill, will allow the costs of improving the energy efficiency of properties to be paid for out of the savings to energy bills.

The National Landlords Association (NLA) reports that 24% of the landlords it surveyed are planning to take advantage of the Green Deal, with a further 38% saying the would consider taking advantage of loans to make energy efficiency improvements to their properties.

The Green Deal is likely to be open to property owners from October 2012 and will allow tenants to reduce energy consumption and bills, while adding value to properties by being more eco friendly.
"The green deal presents an excellent opportunity for landlords to improve the energy efficiency of their properties" says NLA chair David Salusbury