MFB launches instant EPC rating retriever for landlords

27 February 2018

New tool allows landlords to get an instant EPC rating on their rental properties
Tool launched ahead of new EPC regulations issued by the government
Free, 30-minute webinar to educate landlords on the new rules

Mortgages for Business has launched an instant EPC rating retriever on the homepage of its website for landlords to quickly check the status of their rental properties.

From 1st April 2018, residential landlords will not be able to grant a tenancy to either new or existing tenants if the property’s EPC rating is F or G. From 1st April 2020, if there is a tenant already in situ, it will become illegal for residential landlords to continue letting the property out if the EPC has a rating of F or G. The new tool will provide landlords with a starting point for compliance.

To check a property’s EPC rating, landlords need only to enter the property’s postcode into the tool.

Commenting on the launch, Steve Olejnik, COO of Mortgages for Business said:

“Simply put – no EPC, no buy to let mortgage. For this reason, it is important to us that our landlord clients understand how the new EPC rules will affect them.

We wanted to create a tool that would allow landlords to find out their property’s position instantly, giving them time to make amendments if necessary.”

Supporting the launch, Mortgages for Business is holding a free, 30-minute webinar on Wednesday 28th February at 1pm for landlords who would like more information on the new rules and how they might affect borrowing. This webinar will also cover the new guidance for mandatory HMO licensing and minimum room sizes.

To sign up to attend please email marketing@mortgagesforbusiness.co.uk.