UK Capital Investment Group understands the importance of constructing and promoting green building projects. Most countries in the world are enacting certifications and specifications for building green property projects. One certification that is being promoted as a landmark for green buildings and sustainable property projects is the LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification. LEED was launched by the US Green Building Council in the year 1998. Though UK has a green scheme by the name of BREEAM (Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method), the US based LEED certification is fast becoming popular in the United Kingdom.
UKCIG has already discussed that Investing capital in property requires in-depth analysis. One factor you need to study is the sustainability of the building. LEED certified buildings in the UK denote that the standards and measures suggested by LEED have been adhered to. LEED is not a compulsory programme. Project developers can opt to adopt the LEED standards. When you apply for LEED certification, you will need to adhere to the process as specified by the LEED program for sustainable buildings.
Property developers and investors need to keep in mind, that LEED certification is developed in the US. Its standards mainly thus take into account US requirements and environment. Its credit points are also in US dollars. Accredited professional are recommended by Green Building Council of the US to help increase your credit ratings.
LEED certification means that a building has the ability to be self-sustaining, thus, increasing your prospected returns on investment.

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