A perfect storm of tax hikes, increasing regulations, and soaring costs is pushing more buy-to-let landlords to reconsider their position in the UK property market.
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Landlords expected to invest as part of Govt energy efficiency plans
The Government will consult on plans to improve the energy efficiency of rental properties, which could mandate all private rental properties to have an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) of C or higher by 2030.
Read MoreFive key updates landlords should prepare for in 2025
The New Year is here, and it’s fair to say that 2025 is shaping up to be a hugely significant year when it comes to legislative changes affecting private landlords.
Here, we round-up what we can expect in 2025, and how the NRLA can support you through the changes.
Read MoreBuy To Let investment plummets over tax and EPC fears
Landlords may be having jitters about investing in new properties ahead of potential Capital Gains Tax rate hikes and new EPC regulations.
Read MoreMortgage lender calls for support for landlords over new EPC targets
The government must find ways to ‘incentivise and support’ landlords to achieve new energy performance targets.
This is the message from mortgage lender Skipton Building Society which has reacted to the Labour announcement all landlords must meet an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of Band C by 2030.
The building society is offering and delivering free EPC Plus assessments to all of its members to help improve energy efficiency awareness.
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