Tag: Ed Miliband

Some people believe in fairies but can we afford fantasy ...
If you are not competent, or perhaps if you are dishonest or delusional, then you may not realise that you have to face the consequences...

Industry body urges government to abandon EPCs as measure...
An industry body is calling for energy performance certificates (EPCs) to be abolished to measure fuel poverty.
Currently, fuel poverty...

Landlords face expensive EPC upgrades as Ed Miliband’s ow...
Landlords could face an eye-watering £28k to upgrade their properties to meet EPC C targets with student landlords being hardest hit.

Industry leaders push for upgraded gas safety checks in t...
Two industry bodies are calling for mandatory gas safety checks in rented properties to be upgraded.
The Heating and Hotwater Industry...

Chancellor urged to consider stamp duty reforms amid EPC ...
Lenders and mortgage brokers are urging the Chancellor to “carefully consider” landlords in light of upcoming EPC regulations.

Ed Miliband ready to challenge landlords over EPC C targets
Ed Miliband is willing to risk a fight with landlords to meet EPC C targets, according to The Times.
In a speech at the Labour party...

EPC targets could face delays without flexible approach w...
More than 340,000 homes must be upgraded every year to hit 2030 EPC C targets.
However, Propertymark says at the current rate, it...