A leading plumbing firm has warned agents that many landlords feel bewildered by the conflicting announcements and advice on ground-source heat pumps as the government moves to bring all rented properties up to EPC band C.
It is estimated that some 400,000 rental properties in the UK have their gas boilers replaced every year. But if government announcements are to be believed, landlords should be considering alternatives such as ground source heat pumps now.
The government has said that from 2025 there will be some restrictions on where gas boilers can be installed, with further rules and financial incentives looming for privately-rented residential properties.
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