The Prime Minister, the Rt Hon Rishi Sunak has decided to cancel the proposed energy efficiency targets for households, including rental properties. Originally set to take effect in 2025, the changes to Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) requirements mandated all properties under new tenancy agreements to achieve a rating of C or above by 2028. Prime […]
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Libra Energy: Your Trusted Partner for Efficient EPC Certificates for Landlords
Introduction In today’s environmentally conscious world, Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) are not just a legal requirement but a commitment to energy efficiency. Libra Energy, a leading provider of EPC certificates, stands at the forefront of helping landlords navigate this crucial aspect of property management. This article explores how Libra Energy simplifies the EPC process, ensuring […]
EPC’s for Landlords or how to avoid the £30,000 fine!
An Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) provides valuable insight into a property’s energy efficiency and carbon dioxide emissions. As a landlord, it is your responsibility to ensure that your property has a valid EPC that meets the latest regulations, known as the Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at […]
Wales Vs England on EPC’s
An Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) is a document that provides information about a property’s energy efficiency. It gives a rating from A (most efficient) to G (least efficient) and includes recommendations for improving the property’s energy efficiency. In the UK, it is a legal requirement for an EPC to be available for all properties that […]
Had an EPC for 10 years of more, then it’s time for renewal!
The rules and regulations regarding Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) are constantly being changed and updated in response to government policy decisions around the green agenda. The latest requirement for EPC ratings was changed in 2018, making it necessary for all new tenancies to require a minimum EPC rating of “E” or higher. What is […]
Halifax says 15 million homes could need energy efficiency improvements by 2035…
‘E’ is only the beginning, get ready for ‘C’
Grade ‘C’ for properties is only 4 years away.
So get ahead and get your energy efficiency improvements done now, as more than a third of landlords in England and Wales do not think they can achieve an Energy Performance Certificate ‘C’ rating on their properties – a target that is due to be set for them by the Government who wants to increase the requirement […]
Find an Energy Performance Certificate
Did you know that the UK government allows you to check online whether a property as an active Energy Performance Certificate and all the information you need to get started is your postcode. Simply visit this web address: https://find-energy-certificate.digital.communities.gov.uk/find-a-certificate/type-of-property and enter your postcode after following the prompts. It’s a great service that will […]
Selling your home in the Pandemic?
We’ve all become familiar with lockdown restrictions in our neighbourhoods in the wake of the global pandemic, but what happens if you need to sell your house and how can you cope with viewings? In addition to current government advice, you need to do your best to self isolate and prevent people from unnecessarily visiting […]