Sustainability & Net Zero

Sustainability & Net Zero

Rightmove will host a webinar for agents tomorrow at 10:00am focused on tenergy efficiency, Energy Performance Certificates and greener homes. ...
A new analysis by Rightmove suggests it could take literally decades for the private rental sector to conform with stricter energy efficiency requirements. ...
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has thrown his weight behind Housing Secretary Michael Gove’s proposals to delay deadlines for EPC improvements in the private rental sector.  ...
Stricter proposals for energy efficiency under review by the government risk damaging the private rental sector if they remain unchanged. ...
Tenants want letting agents, landlords and other property industry figures to more openly demonstrate their green credentials. ...
A new assessment of the average cost to a UK property owner of improving their EPC rating suggests it’s soared to £13,981.87.  ...
A Leaders branch office revamp has been launched with claims of it being fully sustainable. ...
A development site sourcing firm claims that reclassifying just one per cent of England’s Green Belt could unlock space for almost 738,000 new homes. ...
According to new research from Mortgage Advice Bureau, two-fifths of landlords believe that new EPC requirements are important for the environment and will help tackle climate change. ...
The Nationwide Building Society is embarking on an experiment - at first for owner occupiers only - which may be extended to buy to let loans  if deemed to be a success. ...
One of the UK governments has backed a call for private landlords to get cash help to meet new Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards. ...
London’s renters are most at risk from finding their homes either being un-lettable or their landlord selling up due to the costs of having to upgrade their leaky homes under proposed government EPC regulations. ...
The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors has accused the government of lacking ambition in its new energy strategy. ...
Speculation is growing that the deadline for the private rental sector to meet new Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards for new tenants will be extended. ...
A new tool is being marketed by industry supplier Landmark with the claim that it helps agents “assess climate change risk.” ...
It appears Knight Frank was involved at one stage...
The mansion tax will take effect from April 2028....
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