Rental Properties in the UK will have to demonstrate their green credentials through higher ratings on energy performance certificates by 2025, increasing from an “E” rating to a “C” rating by the deadline. And older, draftier properties could be hit hardest as improvements to loft and wall insulation, windows and doors and even replacement of some white goods and boilers may be on the cards.
Gavin Perrett, Director at Hawkhurst Invest, a property investment consultancy based in Essex said,”In March this year we reported on forthcoming changes to buy to let landlords. There were a number of changes expected including Capital Gains Tax, Making Tax Digital for VAT, and the Renters’ Reform Bill. And of course, Energy Performance Certificates.”
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