A leading property firm is urging the industry to adopt stricter accreditation for Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) assessors after repeated encounters with inaccurate EPC ratings that significantly differed upon reassessment.
The call from Re:volv…
Despite the government abandoning proposals for minimum energy efficiency standards (MEES), a significant number of landlords are still investing in making their properties greener.
Paragon Bank’s research found that 37% of portfolio landlords ar…
A lawyer turned landlord to a successful blogger and podcaster Suzanne Smith, isn’t afraid of voicing her opinions.
Suzanne became a landlord later in life but has since become a leading voice in the industry.
She talks to Property118 about her journey…
The government is being urged to provide tax relief to private landlords who improve their rented property’s energy efficiency to reduce energy bills.
The call is being made by MPs of the Conservative Environment Network (CEN) who say the move will als…
Hi, just read a new article on the NRLA website. This one seems to come out of the blue to me. Never heard of it until now. Is anyone else none the wiser? Not heard about any consultation or anything yet this looks a done deal!
Landlords are now prioritising energy efficiency when purchasing a new investment property, according to new research.
Data from The Mortgage Lender, reveals a quarter of landlords (25%) are now placing a strong emphasis on energy efficiency when buyi…
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Hi, we purchased a property in 2.5 acres of land from a company that owned it as well as other adjacent land including a quarry. There was a tenant in situ on a periodic AST.
The tenant had been left for years basically doing what they wanted with no m…
A new project aims to revolutionise the private rented sector (PRS) by using artificial intelligence (AI) to help landlords upgrade their properties.
The Let Zero project, funded by Innovate UK with £2.4 million, will develop an AI-powered solution to …
Landlords in one city who rent out homes that don’t meet energy efficiency standards and fail electrical safety rules will face fines.
The council says that homes with low EPC ratings take longer to warm up and lose heat quicker
Hi, I just got the following warning about insulation from rogue traders passed on by trading standards:
“Trading Standards is warning residents to be cautious of spray foam insulation removal scams. Spray foam is an alternative to traditional in…
Rightmove is calling for a range of policy measures to be introduced ahead of the Spring Budget.
The website says more green target incentives to help landlords improve their properties is a key issue that needs to be addressed.
Glasgow SNP councillors have called for new powers to force private landlords in the city to make their homes more energy efficient, to help tenants and homeowners in fuel poverty, Glasgow Live reveals.
Cllr Ruairi Kelly and Cllr Kenny McLean have writ…
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