Tag: energy efficiency

EPC – A good idea, but?

Author: Readers Question

26th September 2024, 2 years ago | 23

Placing a property into an energy efficiency category and then advocating or enforcing remedial action. Sounds great – what’s not...

Ed Miliband ready to challenge landlords over EPC C targets

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

23rd September 2024, 2 years ago | 92

Ed Miliband is willing to risk a fight with landlords to meet EPC C targets, according to The Times. In...

Two-thirds of PRS homes need energy efficiency upgrades

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

13th September 2024, 2 years ago | 0

The cost to upgrade homes in the private rented sector (PRS) to meet an energy performance certificate rating of C...

How Are You Preparing for the 2030 EPC Requirements?

Author: Mark Alexander - Founder of Property118

10th September 2024, 2 years ago | 15

With Ed Miliband proposing a 2030 deadline for tougher EPC rules, many landlords are wondering how to prepare for the...

Propertymark calls for financial aid to meet landlord EPC targets

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

10th September 2024, 2 years ago | 3

Propertymark has called on the UK government to provide financial and practical support to help landlords meet the proposed Minimum...

Navigating property tax changes – What landlords need to know

Author: Aviram Shahar

5th September 2024, 2 years ago | 0

Landlords are confronted with a series of changes and proposals in property tax regulations that significantly impact their bottom line....

Portfolio Landlords Action Network open letter to Housing Minister Matthew Pennycook – Fairness for Landlords and Tenants

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

5th September 2024, 2 years ago | 21

Landlords are calling on the housing minister “to level the playing field for landlords and tenants”. In an open letter...

Landlords say government’s EPC C target by 2030 is ‘impossible’

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

29th August 2024, 2 years ago | 42

As the UK government pushes ahead with its plan to require all rental properties to achieve an EPC rating of...

Energy price cap hike to hit least efficient homes hardest

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

29th August 2024, 2 years ago | 6

The energy price cap is set to rise by 10% from 1st October, leading to significant increases in energy bills...

Lender urges government support for landlord EPC upgrades

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

22nd August 2024, 2 years ago | 4

Skipton Group has called on the government to introduce incentives and support for landlords to upgrade their properties to meet...

EPC targets could face delays without flexible approach warns industry body

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

21st August 2024, 2 years ago | 6

More than 340,000 homes must be upgraded every year to hit 2030 EPC C targets. However, Propertymark says at the...

Renters’ confidence plummets as energy costs soar

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

14th August 2024, 2 years ago | 1

Renters’ confidence drops as many struggle to afford their energy bills, according to a new study. A survey by NatWest...

Landlords face an uphill battle to meet Labour’s 2030 EPC target – it should be 2042!

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

12th August 2024, 2 years ago | 22

Landlords face an uphill battle to meet the Labour government’s 2030 target of all privately rented homes achieving an EPC...

Scotland’s Heat in Buildings Bill ‘Needs to reflect reality’

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

12th August 2024, 2 years ago | 0

A leading property firm has accused the Scottish Government of setting ‘unachievable’ targets for decarbonising homes and buildings. DJ Alexander,...

Labour confirms its EPC plan for landlords – Propertymark calls for ‘incentives’

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

7th August 2024, 2 years ago | 28

Labour has confirmed plans for rented properties to achieve a minimum Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) grade C by 2030. Miatta...

Ed Miliband: Landlords must meet EPC C targets by 2030

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

26th July 2024, 2 years ago | 61

Landlords could face bans on renting out their property if they do not meet EPC C targets by 2030, claims...

Landbay expands BTL range with new non-portfolio products

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

25th July 2024, 2 years ago | 0

Buy to let lender Landbay has unveiled a fresh suite of non-portfolio products, alongside rate cuts and new offerings. Designed...

Green Co-Leader’s gas boiler raises eyebrows amid energy efficiency push

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

25th June 2024, 2 years ago | 15

Green Party co-leader admits she has a gas boiler despite telling landlords to focus on energy efficiency improvements. Carla Denyer...

Propertymark urges Labour to clarify its plans for the PRS

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

21st June 2024, 2 years ago | 1

With the general election approaching, there needs to be more clarification from the Labour Party on its plans for improving...

Energy Performance Certificates slammed as ‘unreliable’ and in need of reform – Which?

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

18th June 2024, 2 years ago | 4

Consumer champion Which? is urging the government to reform the system for Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs), saying they are ‘unreliable’....

Rightmove urges politicians to focus on housing affordability and EPC initiatives

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

4th June 2024, 2 years ago | 9

Rightmove has outlined a series of urgent priorities it wants to see from the incoming government, including sustainable housing policies...