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Blog: Energy efficiency & VAT - the case for zero rating

Blog: Energy efficiency & VAT - the case for zero rating

Retrofit is arguably the greener option for reaching net zero. Why then is the practice of "demolish and rebuild" encouraged by the tax system? The answer, or at least one of them, appears to be VAT. We make the case for zero rating VAT on energy efficiency measures.

Blog: Energy efficiency - how to account for regional variations?

Blog: Energy efficiency - how to account for regional variations?

In the second post in our blog series on future changes to minimum energy efficiency standards, we make the case for targeting central government funding to areas with lower property values, and utilising tax incentives to create a sales market for properties which need significant energy efficiency upgrades.

Blog: Energy efficiency & the cost cap - why new regulations must be flexible

Blog: Energy efficiency & the cost cap - why new regulations must be flexible

Life after lockdown and tackling anti-social behaviour

Life after lockdown and tackling anti-social behaviour

Mediation can solve rent arrears in days

Mediation can solve rent arrears in days

Council Tax for HMOs Targeted for Disaggregation

Council Tax for HMOs Targeted for Disaggregation

Buy-to-let market update October 2021

Buy-to-let market update October 2021

There is more than one way to seek possession

There is more than one way to seek possession

Things are moving in the right direction

Things are moving in the right direction

Are your tenants asking you for breathing space?

Why landlords should think about price per square foot

Why landlords should think about price per square foot

What is next for energy efficiency in the private rented sector?

What is next for energy efficiency in the private rented sector?

Funding adaptations: Who picks up the bill?

Funding adaptations: Who picks up the bill?

Buy-to-let market update August 2021

Buy-to-let market update August 2021

There is light at the end of every tunnel

There is light at the end of every tunnel

The Housing Health and Safety Rating System review

The Housing Health and Safety Rating System review