Everyone tends to use more energy in the winter months to keep homes cosy and bright, but how does that affect your income if you rent with bills included? Many landlords of housing with multiple occupancy (HMOs) rent out their properties using all-inclusive rents which cover some or all bills as well as the basic …
Will a new £1 billion scheme help landlords keep up with tougher energy regulations? With new energy efficiency legislation in the pipeline, we’ve been wondering: What will energy efficiency upgrades cost landlords? Experts say it could be as much as £16 billion over the next few years. Add that to the cost-of-living crisis and soaring …
With energy prices rising, could landlords be hit twice? You’ve probably already received an update from your energy supplier about what your new bills will be and although the government has capped typical household energy bills at £2,500 a year, from 1st October, you are going to see an increase in what you need to …
Six smart energy hacks for landlords Tenants are putting energy efficiency at the top of their must-haves thanks to steep energy price hikes. And, with EPC rating standards due to toughen up in 2025 landlords are under pressure to brush up on their properties’ energy efficiency. Recent evidence suggests at least half of UK tenants …
The energy price crisis is far from over and is going to hit us all, so how can we prepare? Bills are set to rise again in October 2022 and January 2023 against the backdrop of the cost-of-living-crisis, our bank balances are really feeling the sting. But these seven actions could help you save a …
The UK couldn’t stand the heat(wave) this week, with record temperatures recorded across the country. Temperatures went over an unprecedented 40.2 degrees in areas across the UK this month, with temperatures in the high 30s elsewhere during the day… and we don’t suppose it escaped anyone’s notice that it was really very warm at night …
What do you need to know about deposits? There’s lots to remember when you’re a landlord, from making sure your legal compliance documents are in place (Gas Safety, EICR and EPC) and up-to-date, to taking proper care of your tenant’s deposit. When it comes to deposits, you need to make sure that you deal with …
Could heat pumps be the answer to rising energy bills? As we learn more and more about the potentially devastating effects of climate change, coupled with the need to drive down ever-increasing energy bills, governments and individuals are looking for cheaper and greener ways to heat homes. Often, greener solutions have a positive impact on …
Official Boiler Upgrade Scheme launched by the government The government has officially launched its Boiler Upgrade Scheme to address fears that landlords will need better funding solutions to help them meet energy efficiency targets. An array of grants are now available to property owners in England and Wales to encourage them to install low carbon …
While the Chancellor ignored the impact of rising rents in his Spring Statement, he has made eco-updates cheaper. Last week, Chancellor Rishi Sunak shared his Spring Statement, revealing a 5% rate cut on energy saving materials. This takes VAT on materials like solar panels and heat pumps down to 0% for five years, in a …
