The Agent Blog - Goodlord

Jan 22, 2024

Energy efficiency

EPC ratings

How can landlords and letting agents prepare for cold weather and energy bills?

As temperatures lower and bills rise, Rik Smith, Goodlord’s Director of Tenancy Services, outlines the year ahead for all things energy.

Sep 25, 2023

EPC ratings

Landlords

Why things are looking up for landlords

After recent announcements, is the future looking brighter for landlords and letting agents? Oli Sherlock, Goodlord's Director of Insurance, shares his thoughts.

Sep 20, 2023

Compliance

EPC ratings

Future energy efficiency requirements to ease for landlords

Rishi Sunak has announced that the government's plans to amend EPC rating requirements for properties and ban gas boilers will be watered down for homeowners and landlords.

Aug 16, 2023

Compliance

Business

EPC ratings

5 questions answered on changing EPC rules

EPC rating changes were previously outlined in a government consultation - so what's changing and where are we at? David Smith, Partner at JMW Solicitors, explains.

Jul 23, 2023

Compliance

Energy efficiency

EPC ratings

Energy efficiency standards

Legislation

Plans to increase Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards to be scrapped

Rishi Sunak appears to have confirmed that the government will scrap its plans to increase Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards for private rented properties.

May 24, 2023

Business

EPC ratings

Energy efficiency standards

Net-zero and EPC ratings in lettings: a zero-sum game for landlords?

More tenants and investors are choosing properties based on Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) ratings, a potential opportunity for your agency's landlords.

Jan 16, 2023

Business

EPC ratings

Is the private rented sector ready for changing EPC rules?

From 2025, all newly-rented properties are expected to need an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C or above. How prepared are landlords for the change? Rik Smith, Goodlord's Director of Tenancy Services, shares his view.

How much will landlords need to invest to move to an EPC band C?

Sep 6, 2022

Compliance

EPC ratings

Energy efficiency standards

How much will landlords need to invest to move to an EPC band C?

Gina Peters, Dutton Gregory LLP, shares an update on the plans to increase minimum energy efficiency standards from an EPC band E to C rating.

6 schemes to help fund your landlords' EPC upgrades

Jun 13, 2022

Business

Energy efficiency

EPC ratings

Energy efficiency standards

Schemes to help fund your landlords' EPC upgrades [+ free download]

With plans for new energy efficiency standards in the works, landlords should consider upgrading to meet the required EPC rating - and here's a list of the financial support available to help.