Tag: EPC

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...

Landlords spending thousands of pounds more than expected on EPC improvements

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

16th February 2023, 4 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, 4 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, 4 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, 4 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, 4 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, 4 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, 4 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, 4 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, 4 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, 4 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, 4 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, 4 years ago | 26

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

Skipton offers £11m to help landlords with their EPC needs

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

29th November 2022, 4 years ago | 0

Skipton has announced it will give 10 free EPC Plus reports for buy-to-let customers with property portfolios – even if...

EPCs in 2028 to include existing tenancies?

Author: Readers Question

28th November 2022, 4 years ago | 24

Hello, The govt propose that existing tenancies must have a rating of C or above from April 2028. It will...

Commercial agents and landlords warned of energy efficiency regulation changes

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

24th November 2022, 4 years ago | 19

Propertymark is warning commercial letting agents and landlords about a change in energy efficiency regulations for business buildings. They say...