Landlords
Specialists in Insulation for Landlords and Home Owners
We specialise in the student markets of Leeds, Sheffield & Manchester where we have an in-depth knowledge of the housing stock and have insulated thousands of properties in these areas. This has resulted in making the homes more energy efficient, reducing carbon emissions as well as helping with damp and mould. It has also helped landlords improve relationships with their tenants and local councils alike as well as enabling them to carry out their legal obligations under the Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) for the Private Rented Sector (PRS).
However, further changes are afoot: –
The Government has recently released a new consultation proposing to amend the energy efficiency regulations for the PRS in England and Wales and raise the minimum EPC rating for rented property from band E to band C. The consultation proposal would also allow Councils to impose a fine to landlords of up to £30,000 for non-compliance.
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The consultation proposal would also allow Councils to impose a fine to landlords of up to £30,000 for non-compliance.
This consultation seeks views on the Government’s proposal to amend the Energy Efficiency (Private Rented Property) (England and Wales) Regulations 2015 (from now on referred to as “the PRS Regulations”). The proposed amendments would significantly improve the energy performance of private rented sector homes in the 2020s, in order to: –
- Deliver significant emission reductions, which will contribute to Carbon Budgets 4 and 5 and support a decarbonisation pathway consistent with our Net Zero 2050 target.
- Decrease bills for low income and vulnerable tenants, in support of the Government’s statutory fuel poverty target.
- Increase the quality, value and desirability of landlords’ assets.
- Reduce energy bills for tenants and ensure warmer homes.
- Support investment in high-quality jobs and skills in the domestic retrofit supply chain across England and Wales.
- Provide greater energy security through lower energy demand on the grid and reduced fuel imports.
The proposals for amending the PRS Regulations are set out in four elements: –
- Raising the energy performance standard to Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) energy efficiency rating (EER) Band C.
- A phased trajectory for achieving the improvements for new tenancies from 2025 and all tenancies from 2028.
- Increasing the maximum investment amount, resulting in an average per-property spend of £4,700 under a £10,000 cap.
- Introducing a ‘fabric first’ approach to energy performance improvements.
When this legislation comes into force it could be an expensive requirement for landlords (if not addressed correctly). With our years of experience, we can put together a comprehensive insulation programme to enable you to achieve a maximum return with a minimum spend.
Our surveyors will visit your property to carry out a FREE survey and then guide you through the grant options available to you.
Once a suitable recommendation has been approved and the grant has been secured the work is then carried out. Not only will this make the property more energy efficient and reduce carbon emissions, but it will also make the house a nicer place to live. It will also improve the relationship with your tenant and increase the ‘EPC’ rating to ensure you carry out your obligations as a landlord under the newly proposed under the Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) for the Private Rented Sector (PRS).
For added peace of mind, all our installs come with independent mid-install inspections and a 25-year insurance backed guarantee and installation paperwork. All installs come with an updated ‘EPC’ which will last 10 years.
Please contact us in the form below and one of our team will be in touch to discuss your requirements.
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Office
SG Insulation (UK) LTD
Unit 15 Victoria Spring Business Park, Wormald Street,
Liversedge WF15 6BU
Hours
M-F: 9am – 5:30pm
S-S: Closed
Call Us
01924 566 480
