Going off-grid with a wood-burning stove

With the cost of living constantly on the rise, the major energy companies all increasing their prices and industry experts predicting they will continue to do so for the foreseeable future, the prospect of living ‘off-grid’ has never been more enticing.

The phrase off-grid has rapidly increased in popularity and so has the lifestyle choice itself, although the concept of sustainable living is a much longer-established one. Continue reading

A wood-burning stove will help landlords to attract tenants, says property expert

A wood-burning stove will help landlords to attract tenants, says property expert

Installing a wood-burning stove can give landlords the edge in the competitive UK property rentals market, according to one property firm.

Shirley Kenyon, lettings manager for Edinburgh based property consultancy CKD Galbraith, says that rental properties fitted with wood burners are highly sought after as tenants aim to ensure they can stay in control of their heating bills during their tenancy.

She said: “Wood burning stoves are in demand by tenants. We have witnessed an increase in tenants asking for properties in rural areas with wood burners as they believe these offer energy efficient heating systems beyond standard central heating. Continue reading