Tag: EPC

Campaigners call for rent controls, open-ended tenancies and ‘fair’ four-month notice periods

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

9th October 2023, 3 years ago | 22

A coalition of renting pressure groups has unveiled a manifesto that calls for sweeping changes in the private rented sector...

Government initiates consultation to enhance energy efficiency in social housing

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

6th October 2023, 3 years ago | 0

A consultation on energy efficiency standards in the social housing sector will take place next year, according to new reports....

Generation Rent says the PM was ‘reckless’ to bin EPC regulations for landlords

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

4th October 2023, 3 years ago | 5

Nearly 50% of private renters are reluctant to apply for grants that would make their homes more energy-efficient and reduce...

Rishi’s EPC U-turn slammed by RICS

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

27th September 2023, 3 years ago | 10

It’s taken nearly a week, but the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) has hit out at Prime Minister Rishi...

UK landlords were ready for scrapped EPC rules, study shows

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

25th September 2023, 3 years ago | 30

Most UK landlords had already prepared for the government’s planned energy performance certificate (EPC) legislation, which was scrapped last week...

Sunak’s betrayal: How the PM stabbed landlords in the back with his EPC U-turn

Author: Landlord Crusader

22nd September 2023, 3 years ago | 74

Rishi Sunak has once again shown his true colours as a Prime Minister who does not care about the interests...

Sunak scraps Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) targets

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

20th September 2023, 3 years ago | 49

Landlords will be celebrating after the government announced it will scrap the energy performance certificate (EPC) targets for homes. Prime...

The Telegraph wants to speak to landlords about EPC ratings

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

20th September 2023, 3 years ago | 5

Are you a landlord who has spent money upgrading their properties to an EPC C rating? Then, Alexa Phillips, the...

EPC reforms: Government must act now, says property consultancy

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

25th August 2023, 3 years ago | 4

The property consultancy Fisher German is urging the government to provide more clarity on the future of Energy Performance Certificate...

Tax incentives required for EPC improvements

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

16th August 2023, 3 years ago | 3

An industry body is urging the chancellor to introduce tax incentives for energy improvements for PRS homes. Propertymark has written...

Overhaul of EPC system in Scotland

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

15th August 2023, 3 years ago | 9

A consultation on EPC reform proposals is taking place in Scotland. The Scottish government say EPCs are not appropriate to...

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...

How can I get my EPC from E to C?

Author: Readers Question

8th August 2023, 3 years ago | 98

Hello, I own a 1900 solid brick small workers’ cottage. It’s been fully renovated, new roof, new DG and electric...

What is the best way to get my properties to an EPC rating of C?

Author: Readers Question

10th July 2023, 3 years ago | 33

Hi, I bought two houses in the 1990s and these have a D rating. One is a five-bed and the...

Daily Telegraph wants to speak to landlords selling because of EPC regulations

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

3rd July 2023, 3 years ago | 0

The Telegraph personal finance reporter, Alexa Phillips, would like to speak to landlords who are selling properties now because of...

What happens if the EPC requirement on HMOs changes to C during the rental contract?

Author: Readers Question

14th June 2023, 3 years ago | 14

Hello, I’m about to exchange on a six-bed (all with kitchenette and en suite shower) in a large period house....

Commercial EPC – do I need a new one?

Author: Readers Question

13th June 2023, 3 years ago | 8

Hello, I have a commercial EPC rated as a ‘B’ that expires in September. A new tenant has just taken...

Renters Reform Bill is a ‘golden opportunity’ for the PRS

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

13th June 2023, 3 years ago | 24

Property sector leaders say the Renters’ Reform Bill is a ‘golden opportunity’ for the private rented sector (PRS) However, they...

Paragon Bank reports a 19% boost in BTL lending

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

7th June 2023, 3 years ago | 0

Paragon Bank has enjoyed an impressive 19% surge in buy-to-let lending during the first half of this year, reaching £1...

Out of date EPC causing problems with repossession?

Author: Readers Question

6th June 2023, 3 years ago | 23

Hi, I’ve just had this in a letter from our letting agents… “Renewing your EPC isn’t legally required at this point,...