Landlords
A new report emphasises the risk of poorer households paying £480 more annually for energy
Majority of landlords are in favour of raising the minimum energy efficiency standard on rental properties, according to a survey
Energy Minister Greg Hands has urged landlords to do so amid concerns some tenants on all-inclusive rent agreement might miss out on the government support
Energy Minister has called on landlords to consider not pocketing the money
The risk disproportionately affects people on low incomes, young people and people of colour, a charity has warned
Local authorities across England and Wales can bid for up to £100,000 to enforce the current regulations for privately rented homes to have a minimum energy performance certificate of Band E
The government has also launched a consultation on improving the charging experience
Many commercial landlords and their tenants are facing new and unique challenges amidst the Covid-19 lockdown, with rising insolvencies and a shift in working behaviour which could be here to stay for many industries.
Currently, business premises are responsible for around 40% of the capital’s greenhouse gas emissions
New research suggests an estimated 2.5m energy performance certificates have been ‘inaccurately rated’