Tag: Compliance with EPC regulations

The cost of EPCs and minimal returns?

Author: Ian Narbeth

29th August 2025, 1 year ago | 10

I have just obtained an EPC C rating for a small (75 sqm) three-bedroom pre-war semi-detached house in a London...

EPCs for the PRS: Ed Miliband fires the starter gun for a landlord exodus

Author: Landlord Crusader

2nd August 2024, 2 years ago | 91

Here we go again with energy performance certificate (EPC) ratings needing to be a minimum of C for the private...

EPC rating destroyed by Positive Input Ventilation (PIV)?

Author: Readers Question

30th August 2023, 3 years ago | 47

Hello, I own three fairly typical mid terrace solid-brick houses. All have double glazing, loft insulation and gas central heating....

EPC upgrades can boost a property’s value by £28,000

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

10th August 2023, 3 years ago | 8

Landlords and homeowners could boost their property value by to £28,000 when upgrading its EPC rating, research reveals. Development site...

Protect tenants from eviction for six years after EPC improvements – call

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

7th August 2023, 3 years ago | 24

Tenants should be protected from eviction for six years after their home’s Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) has been improved to...

Landlords are acting to improve property EPC ratings

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

4th August 2023, 3 years ago | 0

Landlords who own properties with an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D or lower are actively planning to improve...

Government EPC proposals already influencing landlord purchases

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

1st August 2023, 3 years ago | 2

A trend of landlord investors wanting to get ahead of government’s Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) proposals has led to one...

Landlord’s EPC deadline: Does anyone else feel conned?

Author: Landlord Crusader

28th July 2023, 3 years ago | 48

Have you invested thousands of pounds to upgrade your rental property to meet the proposed EPC rating of C? Or...

Government urged to stop ‘dithering’ over EPC deadline for landlords

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

27th July 2023, 3 years ago | 9

The Property Energy Professionals Association (PEPA) has expressed its ‘disappointment’ with the comments made by Housing Secretary Michael Gove over...

UK landlords prefer to sell up than spend on EPC upgrades

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

25th July 2023, 3 years ago | 9

The UK government’s EPC proposals to make rental properties more energy efficient may backfire, as a new survey suggests that...

Landlords and homeowners face hefty bills to meet EPC target

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

30th June 2023, 3 years ago | 4

Landlords and homeowners are facing steep costs to upgrade their properties to meet potential Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) ratings –...

Commercial landlords plan to spend £500k to meet EPC standards

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

28th June 2023, 3 years ago | 0

More than half of commercial landlords (55%) plan to invest £100,000 or more in improving the energy efficiency of their...