Tag: EPC

Council unveils clampdown on rented homes with poor EPC rating

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

17th April 2023, 3 years ago | 11

A clampdown on landlords who are renting out homes with worst performing energy efficiency ratings could be facing £5,000 fines,...

Tenants in the capital will be most affected by EPC changes

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

17th April 2023, 3 years ago | 2

Renters in London will be the worst hit by the government’s proposed energy performance certificate (EPC) laws, research reveals. That’s...

EPC improvement delays could cost renters £1 billion

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

4th April 2023, 3 years ago | 5

An organisation has warned that delays to boosting energy efficiency standards could cost private renters £1 billion in energy bills....

Landlords condemned by think tank over energy efficiency

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

4th April 2023, 3 years ago | 16

A think tank has warned that landlords’ unwillingness to spend money on rental properties to boost their EPC ratings is...

Thermal imaging surveys – a good idea?

Author: Readers Question

4th April 2023, 3 years ago | 7

Hello, Thermal imaging surveys – are these a good idea? I am considering one for my own home to determine...

EPC – contact your MP?

Author: Readers Question

3rd April 2023, 3 years ago | 36

Hello, I’m a landlord with 4 flats that turnover less than £5k per annum each. They will never reach an...

EPC proposed upgrades cost limit?

Author: Readers Question

31st March 2023, 3 years ago | 19

Hello, If the new £10,000 limit proposed upgrade to a band C before the deadline goes ahead, I was wondering...

Landlords will have until 2028 to hit EPC target – claim

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

30th March 2023, 3 years ago | 27

Landlords will have five years to reach planned EPC targets for ALL rented homes, and the new cap on costs...

Pressure builds for England’s landlords to meet EPC rules

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

23rd March 2023, 3 years ago | 22

Time is running out for England’s landlords to meet the Government’s proposed deadline to improve rental property EPC ratings to...

Landlords will undertake major EPC work in 2023

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

21st March 2023, 3 years ago | 9

Nearly half of UK landlords are looking to complete EPC improvement-related works over the next 12 months, according to a...

Do EPCs save the planet or are they just another way of hammering landlords?

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

17th March 2023, 3 years ago | 36

This Property118 investigation looks at how much energy performance certificates (EPCs) could cost the PRS and whether EPCs save tenants...

Welsh government to consider financial help in decarbonising rental properties

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

8th March 2023, 4 years ago | 4

The Welsh government is being urged to consider offering financial incentives to landlords to help them decarbonise their rental properties....

Do I have to renew EPC?

Author: Readers Question

7th March 2023, 4 years ago | 6

Hello, Can someone please help? I am in my 70’s and only let two properties, I’m not an experienced landlord....

EPC accuracy and financial decisions?

Author: Readers Question

6th March 2023, 4 years ago | 3

Hello, Landlords are relying on an EPC to be accurate. Significant decisions are being made based on the EPC information. These...

Landlords deliver a big boost to EPC rated homes in the PRS

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

1st March 2023, 4 years ago | 4

Landlords in the private rented sector (PRS) have reportedly driven a 165% increase in the number of homes that have...

EPC and banning Section 21?

Author: Readers Question

28th February 2023, 4 years ago | 11

Hello, I know I may be jumping the gun somewhat but if the proposed minimum EPC rules are sanctioned, and...

EPC timescales for commercial landlords are ‘unachievable’

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

24th February 2023, 4 years ago | 1

More than half (52%) of commercial landlords do not think EPC timescales are achievable, according to new research. The findings...

Commercial FRI with no EPC?

Author: Readers Question

24th February 2023, 4 years ago | 3

Hello, Please could I ask if it is a legal requirement for there to be a valid EPC on a...

Tenants in situ – Previous landlord does not have Gas/Electric/DPS?

Author: Readers Question

23rd February 2023, 4 years ago | 76

Hi All, Just a bit of advice please. I am in the process of purchasing my first buy to let and...

EPC obtained but not provided to tenants – Is S21 valid?

Author: Readers Question

17th February 2023, 4 years ago | 22

In September 2022 I served a S21 on my tenants giving 4 months Notice. They have approached the Council as...

Hypothetical EPC requirements action?

Author: Readers Question

17th February 2023, 4 years ago | 19

This hypothetical, supposing the Minimum EPC is raised to a C say on the 1st of April 2025 and all...