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Model house with EPC rating scale and coins illustrating £5,000 fines for energy-inefficient rentals

Council fines landlords £5,000 over poor EPC ratings

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

17th February 2026, 7 months ago | 15

A council has targeted more than 550 private rented properties rated EPC F or G and issued £5,000 fines. Wandsworth...

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New EPC metric system will drive landlords to install heat pumps

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

6th February 2026, 7 months ago | 20

Landlords could be forced to install heat pumps to meet EPC C targets, as rumours suggest the government is considering...

Energy efficiency rating arrow rising on a damp-stained wall, reflecting improved EPC scores and ongoing housing quality issues in England.

Energy efficiency improves across England’s homes but damp and mould persist

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

3rd February 2026, 7 months ago | 7

The energy efficiency of housing stock in England has improved, according to the latest English Housing Survey. Despite an improvement...

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Government consultation exposes unintended consequences of EPC reforms

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

23rd January 2026, 8 months ago | 18

A government consultation document admits landlords may sell up or increase rents due to EPC rules. The Improving the Energy...

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No final decision on EPC requirements for short-term holiday lets

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

31st December 2025, 8 months ago | 11

The government has said no final decision has been made over whether short-term holiday lets will be included in energy...

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Is Section 21 valid if the EPC was served late but before notice?

Author: Readers Question

19th December 2025, 9 months ago | 1

Hi, I’ve served a Section 21 notice on a tenant and I’m getting conflicting advice regarding the EPC validity and...

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MP demands tenants be protected from eviction following EPC upgrades

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

22nd October 2025, 11 months ago | 3

An MP has called for greater eviction protection for tenants from landlords who have received grants to improve a rented...

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Cost remains biggest barrier to green home upgrades

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

6th October 2025, 11 months ago | 2

Cost is holding back homeowners from making green upgrades, according to a new report. Findings by Natwest reveal nearly three-quarters...

House with Scottish flag beside EPC energy rating chart highlighting grade C.

Strict EPC C targets risk deepening Scotland’s housing crisis

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

3rd October 2025, 11 months ago | 0

An industry body has warned that strict EPC C targets for Scotland’s private rented sector could worsen the housing crisis....

Energy efficiency rating chart on a dice with the word "SELL," symbolizing landlord concerns over EPC rules.

Landlords lose confidence in the EPC system as many plan to sell

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

23rd September 2025, 12 months ago | 21

The energy performance certificate (EPC) system needs “practical reform, not political” as landlords lack confidence in the system, according to...

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Landlords urged to prepare for Decent Homes Standard as stricter enforcement looms

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

18th August 2025, 1 year ago | 5

A letting agency is urging landlords to prepare for the Decent Homes Standard by carrying out regular inspections and reviewing...

Landlord worried about tax and Renters’ Rights Bill impact on property investment

Tax burdens and Renters’ Rights Bill discourage investment in PRS

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

15th August 2025, 1 year ago | 12

Landlords remain apprehensive over the impact of the Renters’ Rights Bill and don’t plan to invest in the private rented...

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Below market rents, no EPCs, poor conditions and council fines: We Still Sold These Properties in 15 days

Author: David Coughlin - Landlord Sales Agency

12th August 2025, 1 year ago | 0

Despite moments of silver lining, I think we all agree it’s a tough market for landlords. With changes to regulations,...

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Landlords face rising challenges amid new legislation claims NRLA

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

12th August 2025, 1 year ago | 9

The National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA) warns landlords are under mounting pressure to keep up with multiple pieces of legislation...

The disconnect between tenant groups and landlords is shameful

Author: Landlord Crusader

4th July 2025, 1 year ago | 4

Sometimes a story lands that shows the true colours of critics and this week Generation Rent (yes, them again) say...

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Call to protect tenants from rent rises after EPC upgrades

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

2nd July 2025, 1 year ago | 5

Private tenants will be protected from rent rises under an amendment to the Renters’ Rights Bill when a landlord carries...

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ECO4 and Great British Insulation Scheme in listed properties?

Author: Readers Question

2nd July 2025, 1 year ago | 1

Has anyone been able to get any work carried out at their rental properties under ECO4 or Great British Insulation...

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Are EPCs fit for purpose?

Author: Readers Question

30th June 2025, 1 year ago | 5

The EPC was initially created to provide an approximate measure of the performance of housing stock in the EU. It...

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Landlords are not prepared for EPC rules which risks government targets

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

27th June 2025, 1 year ago | 4

A massive knowledge gap among PRS landlords about energy performance certificates (EPCs) could undermine the government’s push to improve the...

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Scottish landlords warn new EPC regulations will deepen housing crisis

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

17th June 2025, 1 year ago | 0

New Scottish government environmental regulations will exacerbate the ongoing housing shortage in Scotland and prolong stays in emergency homeless accommodation...

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How do you stay on top of landlord admin?

Author: Readers Question

3rd June 2025, 1 year ago | 15

Hi all, I’m genuinely curious how you all are managing everything as landlords these days. Just want to compare notes...

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