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Following the recent announcement by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak that homeowners and landlords will no longer be required to improve the energy efficiency of their properties to a minimum rating of C or above, many landlords may be questioning their plans to improve the EPC rating on their rental properties. However, in our opinion, landlords …
Why is it crucial for landlords to continue their EPC improvements efforts?Read More
According to a government report1, the housing in the UK is among the oldest and least energy-efficient in Western Europe. The report states that around 19 million homes in the UK lack energy efficiency, and there are several reasons for this. Firstly, a large proportion of homes in the UK use gas boilers for heating, …
In a speech on the 19th April at the London Institute of Banking & Finance Mortgage Conference, David Geale, the FCA’s Director of Retail Banking highlighted that green mortgages have a growing role to play in decarbonising the UK’s housing stock. He also sees brokers playing a pivotal role in helping borrowers navigate a complex …
Brokers are crucial in helping landlords find the right green mortgage.Read More
A recent survey of 500 landlords* found that 59% would exit the market if the expected deadline of 2028 to upgrade properties to a minimum EPC C rating is introduced. This new legislation could make it challenging for landlords to purchase additional buy-to-let (BTL) properties or upgrade existing properties which require works to be carried …
CHL Mortgages has the EPC improvement mortgage solutionRead More
CHL Mortgages has introduced a buy-to-let refurbishment product range which is designed to help landlords improve the energy rating of their rental stock and/or improve the general condition of the property. The products offer the ability to release the costs of the refurbishment upon completion, without having to change product. The refurbishment product range consists …
CHL Mortgages launches Buy-To-Let refurbishment rangeRead More
