EPC's and insulation for renting out a Grade 2 listed farmhouse

[cozzasmith]

We have just bought a Grade 2 listed farmhouse and are weighing up the options as to whether to rent it out on a long-term lease or whether to rent it as a holiday cottage. The insulation on the property is next to nothing and in light of all the talk recently about EPC's minimum insulation etc for rented properties, we are keen to know what the rules are with regards to insulation and EPC's on listed buildings. Any help and advice whatsoever would be greatly appreciated.

 

[Flyfisher]

I think the rules vary across the country, depending on the relevant council policies, along with other variable rules such as the council tax multiplier for second homes and, in some Welsh areas, a requirement for planning permisssion to rent out second homes. Basically, I think you'll need to contact the relevant local council for a definitive answer. There is usually lots of information avilable on their website.