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Is your Landlord breaking the law by renting out a cold home? How to check

Switchcraft’s research found that tenants paying up to five time more for their heating due to poor energy efficiency.

Thousands of landlords risking £5,000 fines ahead of energy efficiency deadline

Switchcraft, a switching service, analysed more than 18 million energy performance certificates (EPCs), which rate a property’s energy efficiency.

Energy price cap predicted to fall to lowest level

According to auto-switching site Switchcraft, wholesale gas prices are 20% lower than they were when the price cap was last set

You & Yours: Cold Tenants

Research by Switchcraft, shows that more than a quarter of a million landlords are still renting out homes that don’t comply.

Landlords overstating how energy efficient properties are in online listings

Research by Switchcraft, found examples of properties listed on Homes 24, a listings site owned by Zoopla, and OpenRent which claimed to have a higher energy efficiency rating than they actually did.

Energy prices to drop for 15m households as Ofgem Lowers cap

Switchcraft, an auto-switching service, said: “If consumers think the cap will protect them from paying over the odds for energy, they are sadly mistaken.”

More than 11million homes to see energy bills fall as new price cap kicks in

“If consumers think the cap will protect them, they are sadly mistaken. And it’s irresponsible for the regulator to suggest otherwise,” Switchcraft.co.uk said

Energy price cap to fall by £17 a year – but you can switch and save now

Switchcraft.co.uk said: “The gap between the default price cap and market leading energy deals is as wide as it’s ever been.”

Energy bills: Why billpayers could get £30 from May 2020 after ‘massive win’ for consumers

Switchcraft.co.uk, commented: “The regulators decision to move ahead with automatic compensation is a massive win”

Energy customers to get automatic compensation for switch delays

Switch site Switchcraft, said the decision to move ahead with automatic compensation is a massive win for consumers, and the UK energy industry as a whole.

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EDF cuts energy bills by up to £17 a year – but you could save hundreds of pounds by switching

Switchcraft.co.uk, added: “If consumers think the cap will protect them from paying over the odds for energy, they are sadly mistaken.”