EPC
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Regulation & Law
New EPC rental benchmarks “unlikely to succeed”, says NRLA
If the Government doesn’t address the retrofitting skills gap, its changes to energy efficiency benchmarks are unlikely to succeed, says Ben Beadle, CEO of the NRLA.
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The Ombudsman Files
The Ombudsman Files – Misinformation in property survey leads to buyer dispute
The Property Ombudsman investigates a claim brought by a buyer who found that the windows were single-glazed despite the property survey stating otherwise.
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Regulation & Law
New twist in letting agency’s £90,000 EPC court drama
Huge claim by firm's famous former tenant and sex therapist ‘Lady Pea’ has been thrown out by a judge.
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Latest property news
BLOG: Tougher EPCs have only gone for now – expect their return soon
Leaders Romans Group’s Kim Lidbury says that there is a strong likelihood that the Minimum Energy Efficiency Standard or something similar will reappear.
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Latest property news
British Gas demands tax changes to help landlords go green
The energy supplier also wants an amendment to the Renters (Reform) Bill so landlords cannot reasonably refuse smart meter installation.
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Latest property news
Surveyors tell next UK government, homes must be ‘greener and cheaper’
Empowering a Sustainable Future is a 10-point roadmap calling for government to create safe, sustainable and affordable homes for all.
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Latest property news
BTL properties under EPC band C ‘becoming harder to sell’
BVA BDRC research reveals the more properties landlords have within their portfolio the less likely they are to buy below C.
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Latest property news
EPC ‘to earn billions for economy’ if landlords fully retrofit properties
Eight out of 10 properties have at least one low-cost energy efficiency improvement recommendation, including energy-efficient lighting or loft insulation.
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Latest property news
Official dithering over EPC reforms damaging rental market
Fisher German says landlords may need to spend thousands on their property portfolios to meet the energy efficiency targets so need certainty.
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Latest property news
Government EPC upgrade plans need to go much further, warns Rightmove
If green improvements carry on at the same rate it would take 43 years for 100% of the houses that are currently for sale to reach EPC rating of A-C.
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