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Tags: landlords, Energy Efficiency, Private Rented Sector, EPC, Government

How could MEES affect rural properties?

Posted on 29/06/2017

As of April 2018, new legislation will make it illegal to let a property to new tenants that has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating lower than E, but how could this affect rural properties?

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Why should I make my property eco friendly
Tags: Energy Efficiency, EPC

Why should I make my property eco-friendly?

Posted on 19/08/2015

Conscious of the impacts of climate change and rising energy costs, more and more landlords are choosing to go green. However, many landlords don’t choose the eco option because of the costs involved, thinking that it’ll make little difference to the marketability of their property.

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Energy act 2011
Tags: Buy-to-Let, Rental property, EPC

Energy Act - Implications for landlords?

Posted on 20/05/2015

Energy efficiency in rental property is set to become more important in the coming years due to two pieces of legislation that fall under The Energy Act 2011.

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