NARHI trade body for Energy Assessors tells Landlords to act now on EPCs
February 18, 2008
Landlords operating within the private rented sector are being encouraged to start marketing their properties with Energy Performance Certificates before the mandatory date of 1st October 2008.
The National Association of Registered Home Inspectors (NARHI) believes there is a number of benefits for those who act now, rather than waiting until the last possible moment. Firstly, they will be seen to be acting responsibly by making available better information to tenants on the energy efficiency of the rental and also current running costs. Secondly, general lifestyle advice within the recommendations will encourage more efficient use of energy by the incoming tenant.
Rental review should aim for balanced protection of landlords and tenants
February 18, 2008
The government has launched an independent review of the private rented sector in England, which it hopes will improve conditions for landlords and tenants.
There are now almost 2.6 million homes in England being rented from over half a million private landlords.
A report by Citizens Advice last year found one in five tenants was dissatisfied with the quality of repairs carried out by their landlord, and feared retaliatory action from them if they complained to the authorities.
On the other hand, it also found that landlords face problems with unscrupulous tenants not paying rent and displaying anti-social behaviour.
The review will look how the increasing number of buy to let accommodation and student tenants has impacted on the private rented sector, the quality of homes and who the users of the sector are. It will also examine the impact of demographic and social change on the future demand and supply in the sector.
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February 18, 2008
Landlords operating within the private rented sector are being encouraged to start marketing their properties with Energy Performance Certificates before the mandatory date of 1st October 2008.
The National Association of Registered Home Inspectors (NARHI) believes there is a number of benefits for those who act now, rather than waiting until the last possible moment. Firstly, they will be seen to be acting responsibly by making available better information to tenants on the energy efficiency of the rental and also current running costs. Secondly, general lifestyle advice within the recommendations will encourage more efficient use of energy by the incoming tenant.
Rental review should aim for balanced protection of landlords and tenants
February 18, 2008
The government has launched an independent review of the private rented sector in England, which it hopes will improve conditions for landlords and tenants.
There are now almost 2.6 million homes in England being rented from over half a million private landlords.
A report by Citizens Advice last year found one in five tenants was dissatisfied with the quality of repairs carried out by their landlord, and feared retaliatory action from them if they complained to the authorities.
On the other hand, it also found that landlords face problems with unscrupulous tenants not paying rent and displaying anti-social behaviour.
The review will look how the increasing number of buy to let accommodation and student tenants has impacted on the private rented sector, the quality of homes and who the users of the sector are. It will also examine the impact of demographic and social change on the future demand and supply in the sector.
News articles supplied by www.landlordzone.co.uk - For full articles and more information on Industry related topics, please follow the link.