Around one in 12 properties Nationally that are currently
available to rent could become unrentable if the Government’s energy efficiency
plans go ahead according to Quick Move Now.
In Oxford, 8% of rented properties equates to around 1,400
homes. According to the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors a figure close
to 18,000 more people will require rented property over the coming 7 years which
equates to a requirement for a further 7,400 homes. If 8% of the current stock is unrentable the
need for new rented housing increases to 8,800 - at least until those homes
with a poor energy rating can be brought up to standard i.e. a minimum rating of E on the energy
performance rating.
Oxford City Council is offering landlords free energy
performance audit to landlords. Anyone
uncertain about whether they will be compliant with forthcoming rules should
take up this offer so they have time to undertake the necessary works to bring
their property above the minimum E rating.
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