Buy to let sector 'will benefit from green proposals'

04 March 2010

Written by Gavin Elley

Buy to let landlords will see benefits from the latest environmentally friendly government initiative.

This is according to policy manager at the National Landlords Association Chris Norris, who yesterday (March 3rd) announced his support for the scheme.

Regarding the plans to encourage landlords and homeowners to make homes warmer and cheaper, the association said the private-rented sector "should benefit greatly".

"Privately rented property tends to be older and harder to make more energy efficient. It is hoped these measures will remove some of the barriers to making all accommodation less damaging to the environment," Mr Norris explained.

However, he said he was happy that the government's proposals are applicable to all tenure types.

Earlier this week the energy and climate secretary Ed Miliband revealed the Warm Homes, Greener Homes strategy, which hopes to make it easier for Britons to live greener by cutting upfront costs.

He hoped that it would help the country tackle climate change as well as saving money and cutting the UK's reliance on foreign energy.

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