Sustain Worldwide, a group of sustainable developers, architects, landscape architects, and manufacturers, is encouraging property owners to add energy-saving measures to their buildings.
Measures such as insulation and double glazing could increase a property’s value according to Gordon Miller, Sustain Worldwide’s sustainability and communications director and co-founder.
“What’s more, they will increase in value faster – or depreciate less than existing homes – because they are more future-proofed than a conventionally-built existing house that will require expensive retro-fitting,” Miller said.
Sustain Worldwide’s director, Simon Douglas, added that landlords should also double check their landlord’s property insurance policy is up to date in preparation for the Christmas period.
Sustain Worldwide cites its mission as “To raise awareness, share vital knowledge and catalyse business growth in sustainable development, architecture, design and living.”
Energy saving measures such as insulation and double glazing probably won’t result in cheaper commercial insurance quotes, but they will result in cheaper heating bills that could free up valuable extra cash for property owners.
As the winter draws in, Sustain Worldwide isn’t the only company encouraging property owners to make sure their property is ready. The AA has recently advised that property owners should prepare for winter by ensuring their central heating and flood defences are in good condition in case of bad weather conditions.
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