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The Electric Boiler Trap: How New EPC Rules Impact UK Landlords
Nick uncovers the hidden regulatory trap of electric boilers for UK property investors. While electric boilers offer cheap installation and zero gas safety checks, current RdSAP energy assessments penalise them heavily due to peak electricity pricing, often tanking a property's EPC rating into band E or F. Nick breaks down the upcoming 2030 MEES requirements, the shift to the Home Energy Model (HEM) in 2027, and why taking a "fabric-first" approach is essential to protecting your portfolio's compliance and value without making costly mistakes.
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The RdSAP Penalty: Electric…
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