From its location to its features, there are many aspects of a rental that appeal to different audiences. If your rental property is tailored to your target audience, you can increase your rental yields and your tenancy period. You will also be able to improve your tenant satisfaction.
What are EPC ratings?
An EPC of E or higher is required for any house being sold or rented. This means that landlords are required to have an EPC done every 10 years. For Letting Agents Gloucester, visit https://www.thomasandthomasproperty.co.uk/
The EPC (Energy Performance Certificate), helps landlords as well as tenants understand energy efficiency. It gives landlords a better idea of the investment required and also lets tenants know how well-insulated their house or apartment is.
The government was considering introducing an EPC rating ‘C’ for rental properties. This date, originally set for 2025, has been scrapped. People are waiting to hear when or if it will be reinstated. However, the website of the government still states that they hope to upgrade as many privately rented properties in England and Wales to EPC Band C before 2030.
While there’s no legal requirement to increase the efficiency of your rental property, any investment made now will put landlords one step ahead once new grading comes into place.
The Biggest Energy Savers
The biggest energy-saving measures are:
- Insulation for lofts or cavities
- Heating systems, such as an energy-efficient boiler
- Draught-proofing cracks and gaps
- Modern energy efficient doors and double glazing windows
- Renewable energy systems: Solar panels and heat pumps
- Reduce noise by keeping out more outside sound. Ideal for properties located in busy urban areas.
- Double glazing of high quality reduces condensation
- Double glazing can reduce interior damage. UV rays from the sun are known to discolour carpets and furniture.
