Time: 7.30am for 7.45am to 9.00am
Date: Wednesday 11 May 2011
Venue: HopgoodGanim Lawyers, Level 7 Presentation Room, Waterfront Place, 1 Eagle Street, Brisbane
Consideration of environmental sustainability when developing, buying and leasing property is important in today's climate - for both property owners and tenants. Those who understand and implement green initiatives will have the edge in a market that is increasingly embracing environmental sustainability.
This seminar provided an introduction to 'green property' and guidance on GreenStar, NABERS and green leasing, including:
- why 'going green' is relevant to all property owners and tenants;
- a basic introduction to the GreenStar and NABERS rating schemes and how they work;
- an overview of the government's mandatory disclosure regime for commercial buildings; and
- the ins and outs of green leases:
- What is a green lease?
- How do they operate commercially?
- What clauses should be included?
- What is the future of green leasing?
Your presenters:
- Tammy Berghofer, Associate, Commercial Property (Accredited EnviroDevelopment Professional)
- Angie Coleman, Associate, Commercial Property (Accredited Green Star Associate)
- Alison Wilckens, Solicitor, Commercial and Retail Leasing
