Tag: energy efficiency
Landlords advised to future-proof properties by aiming higher with EPC standards
By aiming for higher than the minimum Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) “E” rating when improving their privately rented homes, landlords will not...
Government consults on new EPC rules – have your say…
There are plans to change the energy performance (EPC) minimum ratings of privately rented homes in England and Wales from band E,...
LATEST: Landlords to face £30,000 fines in radical shake-up for energy...
Radical new proposals for energy efficiency in the private rented sector could see landlords fined up to £30,000 for not improving their...
LATEST: Scotland suspends minimum EPC rating rules – will England follow...
Scottish government says its councils need to concentrate on Coronavirus and that work to upgrade properties would compromise tradespeople, tenant and landlord...
Government changes MEES Regulations
Energy Efficiency:
Since April 2018, a new legal standard for minimum energy
efficiency applies to rented...
Average landlord will need £26k to meet climate standards
Energy efficiency:
The Committee on
Climate Change (CCC) has estimated that average private landlord will have...
Energy Efficiency Inquiry response from ARLA
Targets too
Ambitious:
The Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Parliamentary Committee
has launched an inquiry into...
Report says Buy-to-let landlords could face £3500 energy bill
Energy Efficiency:
Introduced in April (2018) all rented premises in England and Wales must meet Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) of an EPC rating set...
Landlords being advised to keep in mind next EPC deadline
Energy Efficiency:
Since 1 April 2018 it is an offence to rent out a property on a new tenancy, both residential and commercial properties, which...
Benefit Tenanted Properties could be eligible for energy grants
Energy Efficiency:
Properties occupied by tenants on Housing Benefit could be eligible for energy efficiency grants to bring properties up to current standards ahead of...