How landlords can hit their new EPC targets – as cheaply as possible
Upgrading Rental Properties to Meet New Energy Efficiency Standards
The UK government has unveiled ambitious plans to upgrade the energy efficiency of rental properties over the next several years. By 2028, all rented homes must achieve a C rating on their Energy Performance Certificate (EPC), a measure of energy efficiency
I have just launched BOOK an EPC Launching a New EPC Business to Support Assessors I recently launched a new business called BOOK an EPC to help support independent energy performance assessors across the UK. After being away for a few weeks developing the new website and business model, I’m… Read More »I have just launched BOOK an EPC
Why you should improve your EPC before you are told to Why Improving Your EPC Rating Matters More Than Ever In a recent YouTube video, the discussion centred around the withdrawal of the requirement for rental properties to meet a minimum EPC (Energy Performance Certificate) rating of C by 2025.… Read More »Why you should improve your EPC before you are told to
The Landlord’s EPC Deadline Debacle – A Rollercoaster of Uncertainty Introduction If you’re a landlord who invested a significant amount of time and money to upgrade your rental property to meet the proposed Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, recent news might have left you feeling angry and deceived.… Read More »The Landlord’s EPC Deadline Debacle – A Rollercoaster of Uncertainty
Landlords Granted Extra Time for Energy Efficiency Upgrades In a bid to ease the burden of net-zero rules on landlords, Michael Gove, the Levelling Up Secretary, has announced a plan to provide more time for landlords to enhance the energy efficiency of their rental properties. **Postponement of EPC C Rating… Read More »Landlords Granted Extra Time for Energy Efficiency Upgrades
Understanding the Potential Costs of EPC Upgrades for Rental Properties Revealed by the Government Introduction: The government has recently unveiled an analysis shedding light on the expected expenses associated with improving energy efficiency in private rental homes. According to their findings, approximately 46% of properties would require between £5,000 and… Read More »Understanding the Potential Costs of EPC Upgrades for Rental Properties Revealed by the Government
EPC rating important consideration to buyers Research has revealed that a large majority (77%) of buyers say that the potential energy consumption of their next home has become more important to them. This is a clear sign that the increasing cost of living is at the forefront of buyers’ minds,… Read More »EPC rating important consideration to buyers
Sellers need to be prepared in order to complete sales A buyers’ market, and a more challenging time for buyers and sellers, could be on the cards as a result of the cost-of-living crisis, together with ongoing interest rate uncertainty. “As if these external factors weren’t enough, the length… Read More »Sellers need to be prepared in order to complete sales
Should Property Investors Be Buying New-Build or Existing Properties? Should property investors looking for a better return on their investment be purchasing new-build homes or existing properties? New research has revealed that if investors wanted to make more of a profit on their property purchase in the past year… Read More »Should Property Investors Be Buying New-Build or Existing Properties?
