CALLING ALL PRIVATE LANDLORDS: ARE YOU COMPLIANT WITH THE ENERGY ACT 2011?

The Energy Act 2011 introduced a minimum legal energy standard for rented properties. From April 2018, it will be illegal to rent a residential or commercial property with an EPC rating of F or G – the lowest two grades on the A – G scale of energy efficiency.

The potential impacts for landlords, and for occupiers who wish to sublet space, include a loss of income and marketability.

However, there are often simple solutions to improving a property’s EPC rating, including the installation of an appropriate combination of insulation and heating measures that offer a range of benefits.

Installing energy efficiency measures on a rented property can help with:

• Meeting legislative requirements
• Enhancing the look and marketability of the property
• Reducing energy bills for tenants
• Significantly increasing the resale value

Cornerstone has vast experience of working with landlords to determine the best solution for each individual property or for a larger portfolio, minimising the investment and maximising the results. We also always seek to raise awareness of any central or local government funding streams available to our private landlord clients to enable them to minimise their investment wherever possible.

If you are interested in a free no-obligation quote for your property portfolio, or want further information on the legislative changes, please don’t hesitate to contact us.