Monday, December 11, 2017

Energy Efficiency and EPCs in Let Properties

Wednesday 21 March 2018:  10am – 3pm
Cumberwell Park Golf Club, Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire, BA15 2PQ

And

Thursday 22 March 2018: 10am – 3pm
Arundell Arms Hotel, Lifton, Devon, PL16 0AA

Price: £35 inc VAT CLA members (additional family members FOC), non-members £45; students and YFC members £5
Supported by: Mogers Drewett

Are you worried you will not be able to let your older properties from April 2018 when new                energy efficiency regulations take effect?
Do you despair when you hear that let properties must be able to show Energy Performance                Certificate (EPC) ratings of 'E or better' from April 2018, when you know they cannot achieve it          without costly work?
Surely there must be exemptions; or some funding available to help with the cost of the                        improvements needed?
What about Listed properties? - I heard they are exempt; but then I heard it’s not that simple.

If you have been asking yourself these sorts of questions, then you should come along to one of these CLA seminars designed specifically for owners of let property.

Whether you let one property or a hundred, whether they are domestic or non-domestic, whether they are on an existing tenancy or up for renewal, you cannot afford to ignore the Energy Efficiency (Private Rented Property) (England & Wales) Regulations 2015 which take effect in under 6 months.

From April 2018, it will be potentially illegal to let a domestic or non-domestic building in the worst EPC bands of F or G, and owners may need to make improvements to achieve E rating before letting. There are exemptions and exceptions - but the regulations are complex. Property owners need to be informed so they take the best course of action to ensure compliance, avoid penalties, retain occupancy and undertake improvements which are appropriate to the property. Many of the property improvements which are encouraged are simply not suitable for older properties.

This seminar will cover the key aspects of how these new regulations will affect owners of let property. Come along to hear a range of CLA and other professional advisers cover the key rules, what properties are affected and from when, what exemptions there are, the Green Deal finance which is designed to help owners comply without up-front costs and many other relevant issues.

The seminar will cover:

Basics of the regulations, affected property types, exemptions
CLA’s role over past few years, advice to those affected, CLA Guidance Notes
What property owners should consider doing and when for residential & commercial properties,          tenancy considerations
Energy Performance Certificates and traditional buildings
How to reduce heating costs in buildings through various measures
Green Deal finance, how it works
How the rules relate to Listed buildings
Legal aspects including penalties for non-compliance

There will be a range of advisers and speakers with time for questions and discussion on the day. With so many people affected by these soon to be in force regulations, we expect these seminars to be popular. You are advised to book early to avoid disappointment.

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