How, and why, to be a green landlord
Making the property you rent out more sustainable is a smart financial move.
It will help you retain good tenants and you can get government rebates and tax deductions for improvements that will make a real difference to the value of your property. Another reason to go green is that new regulations are expected in 2011 requiring you to disclose your property’s energy, greenhouse and water efficiency. Here's what you need to know.
We won, we won! Enviroment Victoria wins an 'Oscar of Australian science'
We won, we won!
Environment Victoria wins an ‘Oscar of Australian Science’
Wednesday, 18 August 2010
Environment Victoria’s hands-on work with the community has won the $10,000 Eureka Prize for the Advancement of Climate Change Knowledge. And we’re proud!
Speaking the Language of Climate Change
Speaking the Language of Climate Change
2010 Winner
Advancement of Climate Change Knowledge
Sustainable Living
Wednesday, 18 August 2010
Eureka, Australia Museum
For some people, the problems and possible solutions for climate change are still other people's business. Language, culture and even location can be a barrier to understanding and taking action to prevent further global warming.
Community climate change work wins an ‘Oscar of Australian Science’
Community climate change work wins an ‘Oscar of Australian Science’
Tuesday, 17 August 2010
Environment Victoria’s hands-on work with the community has won the $10,000 Eureka Prize for the Advancement of Climate Change Knowledge.
Do your property a power of good
Do your property a power of good
Saturday, 14 August
Kath Dolan, WA Today Domain
Low-cost energy updates increase the value of a residence, writes Kath Dolan.
Within 12 months, even landlords with no interest in the environment or building sustainability will have to make serious decisions regarding investment in, and marketing of, their property.
