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Energy Performance Certificates and Tax Allowances

At present any landlord carrying out certain works to improve the Energy Efficiency of his property is able to claim a Landlord's Energy Saving Allowance. This is up to £1500 which for most landlords will equate to a saving of £600. When originally introduced it was a personal allowance but has now been extended to a per property allowance.

Certain Grants may also be available and for landlords whose tenants are in receipt of certain benefits, discounts on insulation may be available.

At present we would suggest the following links to provide further information on these:

www.est.org.uk/myhome/gid and www.warmfront.co.uk or www.heeswales.co.uk

Remember EPC's are coming in in October for all rented property.