Tag: EPC

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...

Welsh government to consider financial help in decarbonising rental properties

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

8th March 2023, 3 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, 3 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, 3 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, 3 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, 3 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, 3 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, 3 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, 3 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, 3 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, 3 years ago | 19

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

Landlords spending thousands of pounds more than expected on EPC improvements

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

16th February 2023, 3 years ago | 9

Landlords have spent nearly £9,000 on improvements to meet proposed EPC requirements, according to new research.  The findings from Shawbrook...

Student property EPC downgraded moving C rating further away?

Author: Readers Question

13th February 2023, 3 years ago | 17

We recently had a new EPC done on our 5-bed student rental, which initially downgraded it from a D (65...