Could void properties hold the key to Green Deal success? | Housing network | Guardian Professional

Could void properties hold the key to Green Deal success? | Housing network | Guardian Professional

Since being asked to trail the government's Green Deal last summer, Salix Homes has been testing different elements of the deal using the existing capital investment programme. We have monitored fuel bills and carried out efficiency assessments of both privately owned and social rented properties.


Working on void properties seems like a natural fit for social landlords working on the Green Deal. Works are easier to complete as there is no disruption to residents. It also affords certain economies of scale as a change in tenancy is a often a trigger for the installation of a new heating system, or an update to a kitchen or bathroom.