Benefits for Landlords and Tenants

Improving the energy efficiency of your rental property can have a range of benefits including:

1. Your tenants are likely to stay longer in a property that is warmer, drier, and cheaper to heat than other similarly-priced accommodation.

2. Your tenants may not have to spend as much money on heating and health bills associated with a cold damp house, and will therefore be able to pay rent bills more easily.

3. Home insulation measures may be treated as a capital expense that may be depreciated, or as repairs that can be claimed as a tax deductible expense. Seek advice from your accountant to determine which option to use.

4. Insulation helps to reduce dampness and associated mould and mildew problems, reducing maintenance costs.

5. Insulating a house is an integral part of a responsible house maintenance programme which helps maintain the value of your investment.

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