Landlords Banned From Renting Homes That Do Not Meet Energy-Efficient Standards
Published: 26/09/2024
Ed Milliband has announced that landlords will have until 2030 to invest up to £10,000 in eco upgrades to ensure their properties meet new minimum energy standards for private and social rented homes. Currently, private rented homes only need to meet an energy performance certificate (EPC) rating of E, while social rented homes have no such minimum standards. As a result, many of the poorest families in the UK are living in unsafe, damp, and mould-infested homes. Right now, around 8 million homes in England and Wales fall below band C on the EPC, with 904,000 suffering from dampness. With a national housing shortage, families are often left with no choice but to endure these substandard conditions.
At a recent Labour Party Conference, Ed Milliband committed to more vigorous action, announcing plans to crack down on landlords who rent out ‘cold and draughty’ homes. The energy secretary has promised that the government will consult on raising the minimum energy efficiency standards for private and social rented homes by 2030. This is a significant shift as the UK grapples with an energy-inefficiency crisis, especially in rented homes, which often lack adequate insulation, heating systems, draught-proofing, double glazing, and energy-efficient appliances.
Nickolds Property Management is fighting for fairness in the social housing sector
Nickolds Property Management, a leading social housing provider in Essex, Hertfordshire, and Bedfordshire, fully supports this new initiative. As a company dedicated to providing housing solutions, including HMOs and emergency accommodation, Nickolds understands the critical need for safe and energy-efficient homes. They work closely with landlords and local authorities to ensure that their tenants, many of whom are vulnerable, have access to warm, secure housing. With winter approaching, Nickolds Property Management is focused on making sure that no family is forced to endure the cold in inadequate housing.
Keely Nickolds, owner of Nickolds Property Management, commented, ‘We are extremely pleased by the government’s plans. Everyone deserves access to a safe, energy-efficient home, and we are happy to see the government advocating for the country’s most vulnerable individuals.’
Nickolds Property Management has always prioritised energy efficiency and safety in the homes they manage. They recognise the challenges that both tenants and landlords face in securing energy-efficient properties and are committed to helping landlords meet these new government standards. By supporting these changes, Nickolds is demonstrating their dedication to improving the quality of housing and ensuring that everyone has a home they can feel safe and comfortable in.
At Nickolds Property Management, we're a family business committed to making a difference in our communities. Our focus is on providing housing solutions for the vulnerable and homeless in Hertfordshire, Essex, and Bedfordshire. With a compassionate approach, we strive to create positive impacts and help those in need find a place they can call home.
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