{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/668cf190d6a41d01e73b3ad6/68e77b8fde9a2a62c4197c29?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"The New EPC Rules for Property Investors in Scotland to Choose the Best Rental Homes Before 2028","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/668cf190d6a41d01e73b3ad6/1760000753611-d99e7a50-5e19-42c3-9c2a-da517b69be61.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Ready to grow your property business without the hype? Start your free two-month membership trial with This Property Life today! <a href=\"https://bit.ly/this-propertylife-memebership\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://bit.ly/this-propertylife-memebership</a></p><p>——————————————————————</p><p>In this episode, <a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahpropertyandbusiness/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Sarah Blaney</a> and <a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-c-651a141a1/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Nick Claydon</a> return to the topic of Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs), shifting the focus from England and Wales to the Scottish property market. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>What You'll Learn:</strong></p><ul><li>Key differences between EPC requirements in Scotland vs. England and Wales</li><li>What the new heat retention rating (HRR) system means for landlords</li><li>The impact of proposed changes on different types of housing stock</li><li>Practical strategies for choosing compliant, investment-friendly properties</li><li>Why ex-local authority homes may offer the best opportunities for investors</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Timestamps</strong></p><p>[01:50] - Current EPC Standards in Scotland</p><p>[03:32] - Introduction of the Heat Retention Rating (HRR)</p><p>[04:20] - Clean Energy and Heating Systems</p><p>[05:51] - The Unintended Consequences of Policy</p><p>[07:47] - EPC Validity Period Shrinks to Five Years</p><p>[08:37] - Types of Housing Stock in Scotland</p><p>[12:01] - Investment Recommendations</p><p>[15:48] - Should You Panic or Prepare?</p><p><br></p><p><strong>This Episode is Kindly Sponsored by:</strong></p><p>Visit <a href=\"https://thispropertylife.co.uk/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">thispropertylife.co.uk</a> for more resources, networking events, and industry insights.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Follow Sarah Blaney Socials:</strong></p><ul><li>LinkedIn: <a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahpropertyandbusiness/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahpropertyandbusiness/</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Facebook: <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/sarah.blaney.1232\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.facebook.com/sarah.blaney.1232</a></li><li>Instagram: <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/sarah.in.property/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.instagram.com/sarah.in.property/</a></li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Follow Nick Claydon Socials:</strong></p><ul><li>LinkedIn: <a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-c-651a141a1/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-c-651a141a1/</a>&nbsp;</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Follow This Property Life Podcast on Socials:</strong></p><ul><li>Website:<a href=\"https://thispropertylife.co.uk/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://thispropertylife.co.uk/</a>&nbsp;</li><li>Apple: <a href=\"https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/this-property-life-podcast/id1540075591\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/this-property-life-podcast/id1540075591</a>&nbsp;</li><li>Spotify: <a href=\"https://open.spotify.com/show/6ULlN2eRKWojGRAkiSa0mZ\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://open.spotify.com/show/6ULlN2eRKWojGRAkiSa0mZ</a>&nbsp;</li><li>LinkedIn: <a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/company/this-property-life-podcast/about/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.linkedin.com/company/this-property-life-podcast/about/</a>&nbsp;</li><li>Tiktok: <a href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/@thispropertylife?lang=en\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.tiktok.com/@thispropertylife</a></li><li>YouTube: <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtmPj98bC6swNuYRCaUGPUg\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtmPj98bC6swNuYRCaUGPUg</a>&nbsp;</li></ul>","author_name":"This Property Life"}