Why Landlords ARE ABANDONING Green Homes!

It’s the silent killer of the Buy-to-Let market: A new government rule that could make your property ILLEGAL to rent overnight.

In this urgent investigation, I expose the "EPC C Trap"—the government's controversial plan to force all rental properties to reach an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of 'C' by 2028 (or sooner). While Angela Rayner frames this as "saving the planet," for thousands of landlords with older Victorian stock, it is a financial death sentence.

We crunch the numbers: Why upgrading a typical terraced house will cost between £10,000 and £15,000, money that most landlords simply don't have. I reveal why this policy is triggering a mass exodus of private landlords, flooding the market with "unrentable" stock, and how this will inevitably drive rents even higher.

⚠️ WARNING: If your property is currently rated 'D' or 'E', you need to watch the "Exemption Strategy" chapter immediately.

👇 TIMESTAMPS & CHAPTERS 0:00 The £15,000 "Green Gun" to Your Head 02:15 What is the EPC C Rule? (MEES Explained) 05:40 The Math Problem: Why Victorian Houses Can't Be Fixed 09:10 The Penalty: £30,000 Fines & "Illegal to Rent" Status 12:35 The Great Sell-Off: Why Landlords Are Dumping Stock 16:20 The Tenant Consequence: Higher Rents, Fewer Homes 19:45 The Loophole: How to Legally Avoid the Upgrade Costs

📉 KEY TOPICS INVESTIGATED:

The EPC Deadline: When the new Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) hit.

The Cost of Compliance: Heat pumps, insulation, and the £10k bill.

Unrentable Assets: Why banks are refusing mortgages on 'D' rated homes.

Angela Rayner's Plan: The political push for "Net Zero" housing.

Landlord Survival: Should you sell now or pay the upgrade?

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