The Government Is Closing This Property Loophole (Last Chance)
Wed Jan 28 2026
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Russell and Anna Leeds of The Property Investors Podcast discuss a powerful, but soon-to-be-closed, loophole that landlords and investors are using to get free property refurbishments and massively increase their property value.
The government planned to close this opportunity on the 31st March this year, but it has now been extended until the end of the year, giving you more time to take advantage of it!
The core strategy discussed is a type of Buy-Refurbish-Finance (BRR) deal, focusing on how a government grant can cover the costs of increasing a property’s Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating.
What You'll Learn:
* What the Buy-Refurbish-Finance strategy is and how it works.
* Why finding properties with problems can be a massive investment advantage.
* The HMRC deadline extension for the loophole.
* The massive value uplift seen in different areas of the UK when improving an EPC rating.
* How to qualify for the Eco4 grant and get your refurbishments paid for by the government.
Timestamps:
* 00:00 – Welcome and what the show is about
* 00:13 – HMRC update and the deadline extension10
* 00:41 – What the property loophole is (Buy-Refurbish-Finance)
* 01:42 – Why you shouldn't buy the best house on the street
* 02:39 – Why houses that are a "wreck" are great for BRR
* 04:49 – Summary of the BRR strategy
* 07:32 – Adding value by improving EPCs
* 08:56 – Explaining Energy Performance Certificates (EPC)
* 10:44 – How this can be a massive advantage, not doom and gloom
* 11:13 – Case Study: Rob's £140k property with an EPC rating of * 15:09 – The rules to qualify for the grant
* 15:23 – Rule 1: Find a freehold property
* 15:52 – Rule 2: Property must have a poor EPC (E, F, or G)
* 16:09 – Rule 3: Tenant must be on benefits
* 17:29 – Value added by improving EPCs in different regions
* 18:14 – High-value uplift areas (Southeast and London)
* 19:32 – How to apply for the grant (Elite Energy)
* 20:36 – The benefit for existing landlords with large portfolios
* 22:05 – The conflict between EPC rules and renting to a tenant
* 22:42 – Advice for applying while renting out a property with poor EPC
* 23:47 – Note on Elite Energy's service area
* 24:55 – Summary of the new laws and the extension
* 26:04 – Why now is the time to take advantage
* 27:57 – Closing thoughts and call to subscribe
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Free Webinar: Learn this and other property investment strategies in more detail: Click here Elite Energy: The company mentioned that can handle the grant application process - Click here Russell and Anna Leeds of The Property Investors Podcast discuss a powerful, but soon-to-be-closed, loophole that landlords and investors are using to get free property refurbishments and massively increase their property value. The government planned to close this opportunity on the 31st March this year, but it has now been extended until the end of the year, giving you more time to take advantage of it! The core strategy discussed is a type of Buy-Refurbish-Finance (BRR) deal, focusing on how a government grant can cover the costs of increasing a property’s Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating. What You'll Learn: * What the Buy-Refurbish-Finance strategy is and how it works. * Why finding properties with problems can be a massive investment advantage. * The HMRC deadline extension for the loophole. * The massive value uplift seen in different areas of the UK when improving an EPC rating. * How to qualify for the Eco4 grant and get your refurbishments paid for by the government. Timestamps: * 00:00 – Welcome and what the show is about * 00:13 – HMRC update and the deadline extension10 * 00:41 – What the property loophole is (Buy-Refurbish-Finance) * 01:42 – Why you shouldn't buy the best house on the street * 02:39 – Why houses that are a "wreck" are great for BRR * 04:49 – Summary of the BRR strategy * 07:32 – Adding value by improving EPCs * 08:56 – Explaining Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) * 10:44 – How this can be a massive advantage, not doom and gloom * 11:13 – Case Study: Rob's £140k property with an EPC rating of * 15:09 – The rules to qualify for the grant * 15:23 – Rule 1: Find a freehold property * 15:52 – Rule 2: Property must have a poor EPC (E, F, or G) * 16:09 – Rule 3: Tenant must be on benefits * 17:29 – Value added by improving EPCs in different regions * 18:14 – High-value uplift areas (Southeast and London) * 19:32 – How to apply for the grant (Elite Energy) * 20:36 – The benefit for existing landlords with large portfolios * 22:05 – The conflict between EPC rules and renting to a tenant * 22:42 – Advice for applying while renting out a property with poor EPC * 23:47 – Note on Elite Energy's service area * 24:55 – Summary of the new laws and the extension * 26:04 – Why now is the time to take advantage * 27:57 – Closing thoughts and call to subscribe FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA:https://www.instagram.com/russellleeds/https://www.instagram.com/anna.n.leeds/