UK landlords are being urged to brush up on their knowledge of new legislation in order to avoid being hit by fines. Direct Line for Business is encouraging the 1.75 million landlords in Britain to ensure they are aware of the impact that legislation such as changes to Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) and the… Read More »
The Government should set long term targets backed by public investment and regulations to boost energy efficiency, for example setting a future goal to prevent the sale of houses that do not meet a certain level of energy performance, they said. Since 2004 policies and incentives for measures such as better boilers, more efficient light… Read More »
As we approach the middle of year it seems like an appropriate point to take stock and look at developments in the area of incentives over the past six months and look ahead to what can be expected before the end of 2017. Martin Williams of Ricardo Energy & Environment gives his thoughts on the… Read More »
A guide outlining how facilities managers can prepare for compliance with phase two of the Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme (ESOS) has been published. Inprova Energy’s free guide is aimed at helping to prepare for the mandatory energy assessment scheme requiring organisations with more than 250 employees, or a turnover above €50 million, to measure… Read More »
Every veteran property owner knows what an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) is and rightfully wary of being caught out without one. Fines, letting and selling restrictions and legal trouble are what you can expect dumped on your doorstep when you fail to comply with UK EPC regulations. Introduced on August 1st, 2007, EPCs in… Read More »
The Conservatives have pledged to maintain the UK’s climate change commitments through enhanced clean technology and energy efficiency funding, but the Party’s manifesto also proposes continued support for the North Sea oil and gas industry and an additional focus on fracking. The Conservatives plan to develop the shale industry in Britain, but only if… Read More »
New standards requiring privately rented properties in the UK to improve their energy efficiency ratings are a “very positive thing”. That’s according to Kilian Pender, CEO of the Green Deal Finance Company, which aims to provide customers with accessible financing to upgrade their homes. The Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) will mean from the 1st… Read More »
NEW PUBLISHER FOR EAM Energy Assessor Magazine has been taken over by a buyer from within the energy assessment industry in a deal which the new owner says will secure the publication’s future as a news publication for energy assessors. The publication had been on the market due to the retirement of journalist, commercial assessor… Read More »
UK landlords have been warned to be aware of the energy rating of their rental property, as it is just under a year until a minimum energy rating for buy to let properties is introduced. From the 1st of April 2018, properties new to the private rental sector as well as tenancy renewals must have… Read More »
Landlords in England and Wales are being reminded than in just under a year it will be illegal to rent a property in the private rented sector that does not meet a minimum energy rating. From the 01 April 2018 new lets and tenancy renewals must have a minimum energy performance rating of E on… Read More »