EPC Hints & Tips Brochure WEB LR - Flipbook - Page 6
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Q.
Will I be able to increase the rent on a property with an
improved EPC?
When you have improved the
energy efficiency of the property
you can potentially increase
the rent as the home becomes
more affordable in terms of
fuel bills.
However, it is also worth
considering that many
tenants are now reviewing
EPC’s of potential rentable
properties as this gives a
reasonable estimation on
what the fuel bills will be.
See example opposite.
For more information regarding rent:
www.gov.uk/private-renting/rent-increases
Q.
P.6
Are properties with better EPCs able to secure better
mortgage products?
There are a number of mortgage lenders currently offering a discount to borrowers
who already have an energy efficient property; more recently we have seen lenders
operating in the specialist mortgage market offer a discount to those that are looking
to improve the efficiency rating ahead of 2025. As the deadline approaches, we expect
more lenders to reward those who are actively trying to approve the energy efficiency
of their properties.