How portfolio landlords see the EPC changes as an opportunityđź’ˇ

How portfolio landlords see the EPC changes as an opportunityđź’ˇ

70% of buy-to-let landlords are aware of government proposals that all rental properties must have an Energy Performance Certificate of C or above. However, awareness appears to be much higher among portfolio landlords, who are looking to turn this to an advantage.

Research undertaken by Landbay revealed that 68% of the landlords surveyed had properties with an EPC rating of D or lower. However, 80% intend to make changes to bring their properties up to at least a C rating. Currently, the proposals are that new tenancies must be C rated by 2025 and for existing tenancies, it is 2028. To continue reading, please Click Here


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