Insulation advised ahead of EPC deadline
18 July 2008
Advice
to landlords has been offered ahead of the October deadline to
acquire energy performance certificates (EPC) by one industry
body.
The National Landlords Association (NLA) has advised landlords to
improve their energy efficiency by installing insulation in their
properties.
All landlords will be required to supply an energy performance
certificate to prospective tenants from October, prompting
Elizabeth Brogan, senior policy officer at the NLA, to suggest
insulation.
Ms Brogan said: "If you have a more modern property but have cavity
walls then insulating those can reduce the energy bills quite
considerably."
She added that loft insulation is also effective and that some
landlords may consider dry lining the walls.
In addition, the representative suggested condensing combination
boilers and double glazing as other energy saving methods.
The Landlords Energy Saving Allowance, a form of tax rebate, will
come into force in October to encourage landlords to take energy
saving measures in their properties.
