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EPC rent rise

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Landlords: turn the new EPC energy efficiency rules to your advantage

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EPC rent rise

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Only new-builds could reach top energy efficiency ratings by 2025

Eco sustainability property

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Eco sustainability property

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Improvements made in EPC ratings for housing but more progress needed

EPC rent rise

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EPC rent rise

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