Tag: EPC

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...

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...

UPVC window in a Listed building/G2?

Author: Readers Question

1st February 2023, 3 years ago | 25

Hello, Has anyone had any joy in getting an LA to give the thumbs up for permission to replace a...

EPC C in HMO 2025 or 2028?

Author: Readers Question

1st February 2023, 3 years ago | 11

Hello, As we all know the government is stipulating a minimum EPC ‘C’ for new tenancies signed in 2025, and...

Expenses to improve a EPC rating on BTL – capital or revenue?

Author: R Paul

30th January 2023, 3 years ago | 9

Hello, Hopefully, most prospective landlords would make checking the EPC one of their first tasks when looking at a property...

Landlords still ‘none the wiser’ about new EPC rating

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

23rd January 2023, 3 years ago | 16

Landlord association iHowz has called on the government to publish the new Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) and Minimum Energy Efficiency...

EPC and legal obligations?

Author: Readers Question

16th January 2023, 3 years ago | 18

Hello, We all know that you are legally required to obtain an EPC on a property you let, and you...

Landlords warn that energy efficiency plans are ‘dead in the water’

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

10th January 2023, 3 years ago | 55

Landlords are warning that plans to improve the energy efficiency of homes in the private rented sector (PRS) are ‘dead...

Energy-inefficient homes a turn-off for renters

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

5th January 2023, 3 years ago | 11

More than half of renters say they would avoid an energy-inefficient property if it had an EPC rating of D...

Call for EPC cash funding to help landlords

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

4th January 2023, 3 years ago | 2

Propertymark has called on the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) to widen access to cash support to...

Tenants prepared to pay more for energy efficient homes

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

2nd December 2022, 3 years ago | 2

Tenants are willing to pay a 13% premium for an energy efficient home as low carbon homes with sustainable features...

EPC policy…the road to tenant hell?

Author: Readers Question

1st December 2022, 3 years ago | 26

The road to hell is paved with good intentions. Like being obliged to have an EPC to rent a property....