It goes without saying, and certainly judging by the amount of landlords we’re speaking to, that many of you are exiting or getting ready to exit the sector. It’s a smart decision. With the Renters’ Rights Act coming into play this May 1st, the end of Section 21 and the raft of tax penalties and new regulations, we’re over and out. It’s time to cash in and invest elsewhere. But with the decision to sell comes the “how.” How do I sell without overpricing? How do I

Our glorious energy secretary, Ed Miliband, stood on a rooftop surrounded by solar panels this week, declaring the affordability crisis is the main worry for families. Then he unveiled the Warm Homes Plan and, I'm guessing, most private landlords across the country watched in disbelief. The lunatic's scheme demands that every rented property hit the minimum EPC band of C by October 2030. Just like that! Labour has dropped the old 2028 cutoff for fresh tenancies, and they've als

A government consultation document admits landlords may sell up or increase rents due to EPC rules. The Improving the Energy Performance of Privately Rented Homes impact assessment document reveals the wider impact of the government’s rules to have all private rented sector (PRS) properties meet EPC C targets by 2030. The government has also announced reforms to the way EPCs are calculated, with a new metric system set to be introduced. Landlords may decide to exit the marke