How landlords will avoid rent caps using BER

caesarthechimp

New regulations making their way through the system at the moment, which might be of interest.
Basically it involves improving the BER by a couple of grades.
https://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=ed51c072-ba5d-45a6-94ee-f961104d7c05

caesarthechimp

The definition in the new draft of the Bill that was passed by Dáil Éireann requires the change to involve either (i) a permanent extension increasing the floor area by at least 25% or (ii) an improvement in the BER by seven or more ratings, or (iii) at least three of the following:

1. A permanent alteration to the internal layout
2. An adaptation for use and access by persons with a disability
3. A permanent increase in the number of rooms
4. An improvement in the BER by three or more ratings, where the BER is D1 or lower
5. An improvement in the BER by two or more ratings, where the BER is C3 or higher

sydthebeat

so basically a new boiler and a sliding door will get most apartments up those bands.