New energy efficiency rules now in place for residential landlords in England and Wales

New energy efficiency rules for properties in the private rented sector in England and Wales are now in force with industry organisations urging those letting property to make sure they are compliant. There is concern that agents and landlords may be unaware that the Statutory Instrument to bring in the new energy efficiency regulations went through in the middle of March setting out the new requirements to be in place from 01 April 2019. An amendment made has introduced a new self-funding element for residential landlords which takes effect if landlords are unable to access third party funding to improve any rental properties with F or G ratings.