EPC regulations Archives

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What lenders really think about EPC regulations and ‘green’ finance

19th November 2025, 5 months ago | 0

Energy efficiency and sustainability have become central themes in the property market. For landlords, EPC regulations are not just a...

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What should I do as a landlord with my annexe now?

Author: Readers Question

18th November 2025, 5 months ago | 12

Like so many others on the forum are finding, the recent changes in the property rental market are forcing undesired...

Neil Cobbold discusses councils’ failure to enforce EPC regulations in the private rental sector.

Letting agents alarmed by Renters’ Rights Bill challenges

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

1st September 2025, 8 months ago | 0

Letting agents are deeply concerned about the impending Renters’ Rights Bill, which is set to create a complex compliance landscape...

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Critics hit out at proposed National Insurance for rental income plan

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

29th August 2025, 8 months ago | 20

Chancellor Rachel Reeves reported targeting of ‘unearned income’ from landlords with a controversial plan to impose National Insurance contributions on...

Will Labour ever turn to PRS landlords to help them out?

Author: Landlord Crusader

13th June 2025, 10 months ago | 21

It was comforting to read the words of Nigel Terrington, the chief executive of Paragon Bank, who recently highlighted a...

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Higher EPC exemption cost cap could push landlords out of the market – warns industry body

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

27th May 2025, 11 months ago | 7

Propertymark is warning the government to scrap the proposed £15,000 cost cap for exemptions on energy-efficiency upgrades, saying it will...

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Some people believe in fairies but can we afford fantasy in government?

Author: Readers Question

20th May 2025, 11 months ago | 5

If you are not competent, or perhaps if you are dishonest or delusional, then you may not realise that you...

Why EPC costs and not the Renters’ Rights Bill could collapse the private rented sector

Author: Landlord Crusader

17th April 2025, 1 year ago | 6

The private rented sector (PRS) is teetering on the edge of a cliff, and the government seems determined to give...

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HMO landlords brace for chaos as EPC rules could tighten

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

17th February 2025, 1 year ago | 3

Changes to the EPC system could cause chaos for HMO landlords and short-term lets. Proposals in the EPC consultation suggest...

The looming cataclysmic EPC event for the private rented sector

Author: Landlord Crusader

14th February 2025, 1 year ago | 29

It’s been a hectic week for landlords with lots of EPC news – a consultation to bring in EPCs for...

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Landlords face a £21.6 billion bill for EPC upgrades

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

13th February 2025, 1 year ago | 3

Landlords in England and Wales’ private rented sector are looking at forking out £21.6 billion to meet new energy performance...

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Are decision-makers suffering from delusions of competence on EPC rules?

Author: Readers Question

10th February 2025, 1 year ago | 20

Bad Policy Example: From 2028, it is suggested that all new tenancies must have an EPC rating of ‘C’ or...

Why Labour’s squeeze on the PRS is creating a perfect storm

Author: Landlord Crusader

7th February 2025, 1 year ago | 12

Let’s be honest, the Conservatives did landlords in the UK no favours, but Labour are delivering something that is making...

Man preparing checklist of questions for Labour MP on landlord and housing policies

Points and questions for my Labour MP – Have I missed anything?

Author: Readers Question

31st January 2025, 1 year ago | 20

Hello, I am having my first video call with our local Labour MP later this week. I have sent an...

Investor jumping between buy and sell decisions in the property market

Any landlords planning to get out and stop investing in the UK?

Author: Readers Question

20th January 2025, 1 year ago | 22

The Renters Rights Bill (RRB) is being fast tracked through parliament, probably due to Labour holding the majority of the...

Welcome to the Landlord Club, Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves!

Author: Landlord Crusader

15th November 2024, 1 year ago | 8

As the Prime Minister and Chancellor step into the world of landlording, they are joining a diverse and dynamic sector...

Shawbrook’s Emma Cox discusses landlords’ challenges meeting 2030 EPC targets

Landlords face steep challenge to meet EPC targets – Shawbrook

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

16th October 2024, 2 years ago | 7

The government’s ambitious target of requiring all private rented sector (PRS) properties to have an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating...

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Rents reach new highs as landlords prepare for Budget impact

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

16th October 2024, 2 years ago | 1

The UK’s private rented sector continues to face upward pressure, with average advertised rents outside London reaching a new quarterly...

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Chancellor urged to consider stamp duty reforms amid EPC costs for landlords

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

15th October 2024, 2 years ago | 4

Lenders and mortgage brokers are urging the Chancellor to “carefully consider” landlords in light of upcoming EPC regulations. In a...

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Landlords fleeing the PRS as tenant struggles intensify

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

4th October 2024, 2 years ago | 4

Landlords are increasingly exiting the private rented sector (PRS), and tenants are facing rising rents, a new report reveals. The...

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