The Energy Act 2011 states that from April 2018 it will be unlawful to let residential or commercial properties which have an EPC rating of F or G which are the lowest 2 grades of energy efficiency. Landlords will need to assess the energy efficiency of their properties and consider carrying out improvements prior to marketing them. If the necessary levels of energy efficiency are not met then properties could potentially become unmarketable, having a significant effect upon their valuation. This could also have an effect upon rent reviews of properties which are subject to lease’s which have terms which extend beyond 2018.

Local Authority trading standards teams will enforce the requirements of the Act.

For more information please contact Robert Pyke, Head of Commercial Property.

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