The joy of being a landlord

[mattyg]

So landlords are going to be pushed onto new builds then.. At least there may be a rush of houses available to flip and sell

 

[sx_turbo]

Nice idea but the fact most people who own their houses don't do this work should perhaps tell you something. As suggested, the only way it makes sense for landlords to sink this sort of money is if they can pass it on to tenants.

I cynically think it's to pressure the small land lords to sell up and increase housing stock available for purchase and potentially lowering the cost of houses.

 

[john_smith]

Just looking at one of mine, it's a D. Next door (identical) is a C.

Mine (D - 66):
Feature Description Rating
Wall Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed) Poor
Roof Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation Average
Roof Flat, limited insulation (assumed) Very poor
Window Fully double glazed Average
Main heating Boiler and radiators, mains gas Good
Main heating control Programmer, room thermostat and TRVs Good
Hot water From main system Good
Lighting Low energy lighting in 67% of fixed outlets Good
Floor Suspended, no insulation (assumed) N/A
Secondary heating None N/A

Next Door (C - 69):
Feature Description Rating
Wall Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed) Poor
Roof Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation Average
Roof Flat, no insulation (assumed) Very poor
Window Fully double glazed Average
Main heating Boiler and radiators, mains gas Good
Main heating control Programmer, room thermostat and TRVs Good
Hot water From main system Good
Lighting Low energy lighting in 89% of fixed outlets Very good
Floor Solid, no insulation (assumed) N/A
Secondary heating None N/A

So I just need to get a few more low energy bulbs? The flat roof (assumed) very poor i'd contest as I know it's full of insulation between the rafters having replaced the roof in the last few years.

 

[adidan]

If they want to rely heavily on EPC ratings then they need to sort out the assessors first

Energy performance certificates are unreliable and need reform, says Which?

Investigation finds assessors providing inaccurate EPCs and unhelpful advice to homeowners

www.theguardian.com

 

[john_smith]

I can see lots of no win no fee, reclaim ppi firms appearing that will contest EPC rating for you.

 

[fez]

I cynically think it's to pressure the small land lords to sell up and increase housing stock available for purchase and potentially lowering the cost of houses.

Stock is stock. You have 10 people and 10 houses and up to a point it doesn't matter if you have 10 homeowners living in those 10 houses or 10 renters. The only way house prices will drop is with a massive supply injection. No government wants to be in power if house prices tank either. Thats why they are constantly pushing for things other than actually building houses to get people on the property ladder. People buying houses is popular. House prices dropping isn't despite it benefitting most people.

 

[JonRGV250]

I cynically think it's to pressure the small land lords to sell up and increase housing stock available for purchase and potentially lowering the cost of houses.

You are not alone in thinking that.