The Telegraph - Miliband’s net zero targets threaten to trigger surge in evictions
Labour’s green targets for landlords could trigger a surge in evictions and rent rises, property experts have warned.
Ed Miliband today unveiled proposals that would require rental properties to achieve an energy performance certificate (EPC) score of C by 2028 for new tenancies.
Anthony Emmerson, of broker Trinity Financial, said: “It is complete nonsense to think that most rental properties could have their EPC rating increased to achieve a C level over such a short period of time, partly because we have an old housing stock, but also because we simply do not have enough contractors to do the huge amount of work required.
“Even if it were possible, it would cost tens of thousands to fix many of these properties and also mean many tenants needed to move out of the property while the work is completed.”
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