Energy efficiency proposals are unrealistic
Government plans to improve the energy efficiency of private rented housing are unachievable, according to the National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA). The body representing private sector landlords has warned that current proposals are unrealistic. Government proposals currently under consideration could result in private landlords having less than two years to upgrade 2.5 million private rented […]
Landlords consider energy efficiency when investing in property
A quarter of landlords are prioritising energy efficiency when it comes to adding a property to their investment portfolio, according to recent research. The revelation from the Mortgage Lender comes despite the government’s rollback on energy efficiency targets for buy-to-let (BTL) properties last year, which meant landlords would not get fined if they failed to […]
Call for an Energy Saving Stamp Duty
The Energy Efficiency Infrastructure Group (EEIG) has written to the Chancellor, calling on the government to support a long-term, revenue neutral Energy Saving Stamp Duty Incentive. The coalition of industry groups, businesses and charities, which organisations working with landlords and tenants, aims to encourage property owners to future-proof their buildings against high energy bills. The […]
