With up to one in five homeowners choosing to rent rather than buy in the current economic climate, according to Belvoir Lettings, it is essential that prospective tenants ensure they confirm a number of things with their landlord before they sign a lease.The Aberdeen Press and Journal reported that among...

The majority of firms assessing their energy usage are headquartered in the UK, according to new statistics.Figures published by the Managing Partners' Forum (MPF) indicate that, of the 50 firms on its Carbon Verified List 2008, 43 are based in the UK.Companies are shortlisted once they have undertaken measurements of...

Owners of rented properties must give due consideration to government legislation on energy efficiency, the National Approved Letting Scheme (NALS) has warned. The organisation suggests making sure landlords have green homes well before Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rules come into effect is a good way to stop last minute headaches....