The government has pushed back its overhaul of domestic Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) from October 2026 to the second half of 2027, citing concerns raised…
Nationwide Building Society is doubling the number of mortgage customers who can access interest-free loans for energy efficiency improvements, expanding the scheme from 5,000 to…
Nearly two thirds of older private tenants would be worried about a rent increase if their landlord carried out energy efficiency improvements, according to research…
Wandsworth Council is cracking down on cold and inefficient private rentals, with more than 550 properties in the borough estimated to be below the minimum…
Hello Neighbour has announced a new partnership with Currys Business, giving landlords a more affordable route to appliance upgrades at a time when maintenance spending…
New research shows that “more than nine in ten (92 %)” property investors believe tenants will happily pay extra for homes with greener features-a convincing…
The UK government is preparing to unveil its overdue consultation on energy efficiency standards for private rented properties, with plans to require homes to meet…
Labour has unveiled plans to reform Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) and the Minimum Energy Efficiency Standard (MEES) regulations, with a focus on improving energy efficiency…
New research from property portal Rightmove highlights the immense and costly task facing the next government in upgrading the UK’s housing stock. Over half of…
Elmhurst Energy, a leading training and accreditation provider for energy efficiency professionals, is urging the government to reform Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) to better support…
Property consultancy Fisher German has voiced concerns about the need for clarity regarding the new Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) regulations. The company fears that without…
UK landlords are grappling with a multitude of challenges as the clock ticks down to the 2028 Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) deadline. Property owners…
There are some years which seem to be dominated by changes in landlord legislation and 2018 seems to be one of those years. Some of…
Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards are coming, and all landlords must be prepared to ensure that they do not fall foul of the new regulations when…
As a landlord, you will be aware of the requirement for an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC), which ranks a property from A-G in terms of…
