Ed Miliband: Landlords must meet EPC C targets by 2030
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How Are You Preparing for the 2030 EPC Requirements?
4:04 PM, 10th September 2024, 2 years ago
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With Ed Miliband proposing a 2030 deadline for tougher EPC rules, many landlords are wondering how to prepare for the upcoming changes.
By 2030, all rental properties will need to achieve a minimum EPC rating of C. This article aims to open up a dialogue among Property118 members about how you’re preparing for these upcoming changes. Your insights and experiences can provide valuable guidance for fellow landlords.
Questions to Spark the Conversation:
- Have You Started Planning for the 2030 EPC Changes?
- What initial steps have you taken to ensure your properties will meet the new standards by 2030?
- Are there specific strategies you’re implementing to prepare for the higher EPC rating requirements?
- What Challenges Are You Facing in Meeting the New EPC Standards?
- Have you encountered any obstacles in upgrading your properties to meet the minimum EPC rating of C?
- How are you addressing these challenges, and what solutions have you found effective?
- Which Grant Schemes or Funding Options Have You Explored?
- What grant schemes or financial support programs have you looked into to help with the costs of property improvements?
- Have you found any particular funding options to be especially helpful or easy to navigate?
- What Are Your Thoughts on the Financial Impact of These Changes?
- How do you anticipate the 2030 EPC requirements will affect your financial planning?
- What strategies are you using to manage or mitigate these costs?
- Have You Encountered Any Useful Resources or Advice on EPC Compliance?
- Are there any tools, resources, or expert advice that you’ve found particularly useful in preparing for the EPC changes?
- How have these resources helped you in your planning and implementation efforts?
Join the Discussion
We invite all Property118 members to share their experiences, insights, and strategies regarding the 2030 EPC requirements. Your contributions can help build a supportive community where landlords can learn from each other and navigate the upcoming changes more effectively.
Let’s work together to ensure we’re all prepared for the 2030 EPC requirements and make the most of available resources.
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2:59 PM, 14th September 2024, About 2 years ago
The only thing left to do without upheaval to the family living there is to have the brickwork insulated with Silicon K render. We have a contractor who can do the work. Its not worth the bother of trying to get a grant, we’ll just fund privately. All boilers now modern, all lighting now low energy, all windows upgraded except in conservation areas
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4:12 PM, 14th September 2024, About 2 years ago
I have not put in one heat pump and have no intention of doing so, Qyite apart from anything else, tenants know and trust a modern gas boiler and wet heating system. The trick is to reduce heat loss so that tenants dont need too much gas.
To my surprise some all electric central heating and hot water boilers on night rate are now gaining quite good scores with the dwelling as a whole making a mid to high C Obviously no GSC required which saves expense and bother. Electromax by Heatrae sadia. Weve had these working for many years they seem to have a good long life.
Member Since July 2023 - Comments: 12
6:30 PM, 14th September 2024, About 2 years ago
I have a 2 bed workers cottage which was given an EPC E rating. no mains gas and solid single skin stone walls. It’s been completed renovated with DG and roof insulation. Even if I put in gas CH I don’t believe I would reach a C rating. I have inquired about the council HUG2 scheme and the national ECO scheme to get the upgrades required and I would qualify for as a house owner/landlord. however it’s my tenant whom has to apply for the schemes. But getting him to apply correctly or tbh even apply has been a real headache as he is not great at communicating. Why is it his responsibility to get the grant for my house? And even then I’m not sure the house will ever be rated C even with these amazing grants and no EPC inspector can tell me exactly how many extra points each improvement commands. In 2030 I will have to sell!!! If not sooner.
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6:50 PM, 14th September 2024, About 2 years ago
I don’t plan to do a lot except for additional loft insulation. I an hoping the tenants die or move out before 2030 so I can sell
Member Since August 2023 - Comments: 47
1:38 PM, 15th September 2024, About 2 years ago
I wont be doing anything until I am legally forced to do things, Labour will not be in government in 2030 and all this BS of climate change will have gone, as more and more people realise just how stupid we have been in accepting what they say.