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Energy Performance Certificate changes delayed, again.

The Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG) has announced that changes to Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) expected to come into force earlier this month have been delayed until the 6th April 2012. This is the second time the changes have been delayed. The new rules will require landlords to commission an EPC before marketing a property, lettings agents will also have... Read more

Posted by Dan @ Upad on October 14th, 2011 in Energy Performance Certificates EPC, Property Rental

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Get your Energy Performance Certificate sorted with Upad

With all the confusion surrounding what's going on with EPCs (Energy Performance Certificates), you can do worse than have a bit of help from experts well versed with the law. Energy Performance Certificates tell prospective tenants how energy-efficient your property is, and how high their heating bills are likely to be. They’re similar to the A-G ratings found on new fridges and washing... Read more

Posted by Dan @ Upad on October 7th, 2011 in Ask Upad, Energy Performance Certificates EPC, Tips for New Landlords

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Green party leader wants more energy efficiency rules for landlords.

Leader of the Green Party and the MP for Brighton Pavilion Caroline Lucas, has criticized the government's "green deal" and claims that it doesn’t go far enough to tackle poorly insulated privately rented accommodation. Under the terms of the currently proposed law, from 2015 tenants in accommodation rated E or less on their EPC, can request reasonable improvements to improve the energy... Read more

Posted by Dan @ Upad on April 13th, 2011 in Energy Performance Certificates EPC, Landlord Legislation, Legal, Property Management

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What price energy efficiency?

According to new research from the Energy Savings Trust, the cost of making rented properties in England more energy efficient need not cost landlords the earth. The average cost of bringing the coldest properties up to a good level of efficiency is £2535. The research also shows that 37% properties could be improved for less than £900 through basic changes like loft insulation, cavity walls... Read more

Posted by Dan @ Upad on March 22nd, 2011 in Energy Performance Certificates EPC, Energy Saving

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Landlords should welcome new ‘green’ standards says Upad CEO James Davis

Climate Change secretary Chris Huhne recently announced an Energy Bill which includes provision that landlords will have new responsibilities come 2015 when it comes to ensuring energy efficiency in rented homes. Tenants asking for reasonable energy efficiency improvements can expect them to be made. Local authorities will also have the power to insist that landlords improve the worst performing... Read more

Posted by Dan @ Upad on November 23rd, 2010 in Energy Performance Certificates EPC, Energy Saving, Landlord Legislation

Energy Performance Certificates: what landlords need to know.

Before new tenants move into any rental property in the UK, landlords now need to supply them with information on just how energy-efficient it is. Energy Performance Certificates look like the A-G ratings found on washing machines and other electrical appliances, and enable prospective tenants to see current costs for heating, lighting and hot water, and easily assess how environmentally friendly... Read more

Posted by James @ Upad on October 22nd, 2009 in Energy Performance Certificates EPC, Property Management, Tips for New Landlords

Why do I need an EPC?

Since legislation was introduced in October 2008, any prospective tenant entering into a new agreement with a landlord has been entitled to receive an Energy Performance Certificate, or EPC.  This certificate, which costs between £50 and £150 depending on the location and size of your property, tells your tenant how economical it is to heat and light the property, with an “A” grade... Read more

Posted by James @ Upad on August 7th, 2009 in Energy Performance Certificates EPC, Property Rental

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