Green proposals for rented homes 'welcomed'
People looking to rent their home may be concerned that they have little choice when it comes to environmental issues, but this could all be about to change following a recent government announcement.
This week, the Department of Energy and Climate Change revealed its new green strategy was set to encourage landlords to ensure that their property portfolios were as green and efficient as possible.
And the news have been welcomed by the National Landlords Association (NLA), which said property professionals and private renters alike are set to benefit from the proposals.
It added that under the plans, flats to rent in London borough of Kensington and elsewhere in the city and country as a whole are set to become far warmer and cheaper to run.
Such news could mean that in addition to saving the money they would otherwise spend on a mortgage, tenants can also enjoy cheaper bills.
Chris Norris, policy manager at the NLA, said: "It is hoped these measures will remove some of the barriers to making all accommodation less damaging to the environment."
Written by Chris Price
Published 4th March, 2010
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