Will landlords have to put up rents to boost energy efficiency?

Michael Holder
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Residential Landlords' Association claims compliance with energy efficiency rules will force up rents, but UK GBC counsels against overreaction

Home energy efficiency standards coming into force in 2018 could push rents up by forcing private landlords to spend up to £5,000 improving each of their properties, according to claims made this week...

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