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What is the new 2024 energy efficiency target for landlords in England and Wales?

By 2030, all privately rented properties in England and Wales must meet an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of Band C. This applies to private and social housing as part of the government's effort to improve energy efficiency.

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What is the new 2024 energy efficiency target for landlords in England and Wales?

By 2030, all privately rented properties in England and Wales must meet an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of Band C. This applies to private and social housing as part of the government's effort to improve energy efficiency.

Valuation Services provided by The Ringley Group

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The UK Government Missed the Chance to Improve Private Rented Housing Supply
The UK government’s Autumn Statement released recently had a glaring gap. Many expected the government to take steps to improve the private rental sector supply, but that didn’t happen. There is a massive demand for private rented housing in the country. There is a severe shortage of quality homes in this sector. With mortgage rates growing, the situation is expected to worsen, and consequently, homeownership will become unaffordable.Research ...

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The UK is battling a cost-of-living crisis amid an unprecedented housing shortage. The Housing Act of 1980 empowered local authority tenants to purchase properties at discounted rates. Interestingly, the legislation resulted in the growth of the private rental sector instead of boosting home ownership. The drop in home ownership is also because of a steep rise in house prices and higher private-sector rents. This makes it difficult to save eno...

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