- MEES (the Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards) are now law.
- According to government data 25% of properties in England and Wales have an EPC rating of band E or below
- As of April 2016 tenants can request their landlord make energy efficiency improvements to a property. If this can be delivered with no upfront cost then the landlord cannot “unreasonably refuse”
- From 2018 you will not be able to issue a new tenancy agreement on Band F or G properties
- From 2020 you will not be able to rent any Band F or G properties even those with existing tenants
Many properties can be brought up to a Band E with low cost measures such as:
- LED light bulbs
- Heating controls
- Loft insulation
We can.......
- Analyse your existing stock to determine which properties may need measures installing.
- Produce an up to date EPC for your portfolio to include any existing improvements carried out.
- Advise which measures will give the greatest increase in EPC Rating and energy saving
- Access funding that may be available to assist the landlord with any costs
- Manage the installation process for any energy efficiency measures.
- Issue a free EPC following the installation of the energy efficiency measures.
- Help you to improve your properties which could lead to an increase in tenant retention.
