Massive investment needed to meet EPC rental targets

30th January 2026

Massive investment needed to meet EPC rental targets

It’s estimated that an extraordinary £20 billion of investment is required by private landlords to meet new EPC targets. Although the government has eased the deadline for all private rental stock to meet EPC rating C from 2028 to 2030, the battle is still immense.  Octane Capital analysed data on the percentage of...

Another council set to clampdown on HMOs

30th January 2026

Another council set to clampdown on HMOs

Another council looks set to clampdown on Houses in Multiple Occupation. Sefton council cabinet members will be...

Ranked – the low-cost areas enjoying strong capital appreciation 

30th January 2026

Ranked – the low-cost areas enjoying strong capital appreciation 

Lower-priced areas had the biggest jump in asking prices on average during 2025, says Rightmove. The website’s...

Deadline! When private rentals must pass Decent Homes Standard 

29th January 2026

Deadline! When private rentals must pass Decent Homes Standard 

The government says private and social landlords will need to meet the Decent Homes Standard (DHS)...



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