Landlords
If you’re a landlord in West Yorkshire, we can help improve the energy efficiency of your properties and add value to them, too. This can benefit you and your tenants by providing warmer, more comfortable and desirable homes.
How we can help landlords
Whether you rent out one home, or have a wide portfolio – our team of energy saving experts are on hand to help. There are so many advantages to making energy saving upgrades to your rental homes such as lower running costs and fewer maintenance issues. It’s also important to comply with current and future legislation such as the minimum energy efficiency standards. Plus, warmer homes help keep and attract new tenants.
Expert advice and help with costs
West Yorkshire Combined Authority is committed to ensuring that every resident in our region can live in a warm, comfortable, low-carbon home. As 20% of housing in West Yorkshire is private rental properties, landlords play a really important role in achieving this. By using our free online home checker, you can discover which retrofit upgrades will work for your properties. You may also qualify for one of more of the following grants and finance options.
Home energy advice for landlords
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10 September 2025How can I stop damp and condensation?
Did you know that whether you rent or own your home, damp and condensation can cause big problems to the building and for your health in the form of mould?
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10 September 2025How can I lower my energy bills this winter?
Saving energy doesn’t have to involve installing a shiny new heat pump or solar PV system. There are so many other small things you can do that cost either nothing or very little and can save you big money.
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10 September 2025Which insulation is best for my home?
When it’s cold outside, how warm do you feel in your home? Well, if you’re not as cosy as you think you should be or your bills seem unusually high, heat may be escaping your home.
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10 September 2025How can I make my home warmer?
The best way to make your home warmer and lower your energy bills is to take a “whole house” approach. This means looking at your home as one complete system, so all the improvements work together to create a warm comfortable home that cuts your energy bills.
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13 October 2025What is an EPC, and how can it help me make my home warmer?
You may have heard EPC mentioned a lot where saving energy is concerned. But what does EPC stand for? Why do you need one? And how can it help you make your home more energy efficient and cut your energy bills?
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10 September 2025What is a home energy plan?
We offer trusted paid-for survey and support services through our partner, Furbnow. After you have received advice from our free service you can choose to install improvements yourself, or you might want to take advantage of our paid for services which give you the peace of mind that you are getting the right information and support throughout the process.
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10 September 2025Is my home suitable for energy improvements?
If you’re wondering whether your home could be warmer and cheaper to heat, the answer is almost always yes. We can help you discover which improvements are right for you and your home.
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10 September 2025What is whole house retrofit, and how does it work?
You might have heard people talk about a whole house retrofit. But what does that mean? And is it right for you?
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10 September 2025What is the trusted installer and end-to-end support service?
We offer trusted paid-for survey and support services through our partner, Furbnow. After you have received advice from our free service you can choose to install improvements yourself, or you might want to take advantage of our paid-for services which give you the peace of mind that you are getting the right information and support throughout the process.
How can I stop damp and condensation?
Did you know that whether you rent or own your home, damp and condensation can cause big problems to the building and for your health in the form of mould?
How can I lower my energy bills this winter?
Saving energy doesn’t have to involve installing a shiny new heat pump or solar PV system. There are so many other small things you can do that cost either nothing or very little and can save you big money.
Which insulation is best for my home?
When it’s cold outside, how warm do you feel in your home? Well, if you’re not as cosy as you think you should be or your bills seem unusually high, heat may be escaping your home.
How can I make my home warmer?
The best way to make your home warmer and lower your energy bills is to take a “whole house” approach. This means looking at your home as one complete system, so all the improvements work together to create a warm comfortable home that cuts your energy bills.
What is an EPC, and how can it help me make my home warmer?
You may have heard EPC mentioned a lot where saving energy is concerned. But what does EPC stand for? Why do you need one? And how can it help you make your home more energy efficient and cut your energy bills?
What is a home energy plan?
We offer trusted paid-for survey and support services through our partner, Furbnow. After you have received advice from our free service you can choose to install improvements yourself, or you might want to take advantage of our paid for services which give you the peace of mind that you are getting the right information and support throughout the process.
Is my home suitable for energy improvements?
If you’re wondering whether your home could be warmer and cheaper to heat, the answer is almost always yes. We can help you discover which improvements are right for you and your home.
What is whole house retrofit, and how does it work?
You might have heard people talk about a whole house retrofit. But what does that mean? And is it right for you?
What is the trusted installer and end-to-end support service?
We offer trusted paid-for survey and support services through our partner, Furbnow. After you have received advice from our free service you can choose to install improvements yourself, or you might want to take advantage of our paid-for services which give you the peace of mind that you are getting the right information and support throughout the process.
Finance and grants for landlords
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06 November 2025Home energy loans
Spread the cost of home energy efficiency upgrades including insulation, new windows, solar panels, or heat pumps with a low interest loan. The loan is designed for homeowners and private landlords who want to invest in their property and reduce bills.
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04 November 2025Solar collective buying scheme
This scheme helps homeowners save money on solar panels, battery storage, and electric vehicle charging points through group buying.
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21 October 2025Boiler upgrade scheme
Through the boiler upgrade scheme, you could get a grant to cover part of the cost of replacing fossil fuel heating systems with a heat pump or biomass boiler.
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21 October 2025Warm homes local grant scheme
You could get free energy saving improvements made to your home if you’re on a low income, getting certain benefits and living in certain postcode areas in Leeds or Huddersfield.
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21 October 2025Interest-free homeowner loans
Wakefield Council offers interest-free loans to homeowners who need to carry out emergency or essential repairs to their homes or who need to make their homes more energy-efficient and save money on their heating bills.
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21 October 2025Disabled facilities grant
You could get a grant from your council if you’re disabled and need to make changes to your home.
Home energy loans
Spread the cost of home energy efficiency upgrades including insulation, new windows, solar panels, or heat pumps with a low interest loan. The loan is designed for homeowners and private landlords who want to invest in their property and reduce bills.
Solar collective buying scheme
This scheme helps homeowners save money on solar panels, battery storage, and electric vehicle charging points through group buying.
Boiler upgrade scheme
Through the boiler upgrade scheme, you could get a grant to cover part of the cost of replacing fossil fuel heating systems with a heat pump or biomass boiler.
Warm homes local grant scheme
You could get free energy saving improvements made to your home if you’re on a low income, getting certain benefits and living in certain postcode areas in Leeds or Huddersfield.
Interest-free homeowner loans
Wakefield Council offers interest-free loans to homeowners who need to carry out emergency or essential repairs to their homes or who need to make their homes more energy-efficient and save money on their heating bills.
Disabled facilities grant
You could get a grant from your council if you’re disabled and need to make changes to your home.
Frequently asked questions
If you make your properties warmer and more comfortable, you’re more likely to keep your tenants happier and for longer. That means less tenant turnover and more consistent rental payments. More energy efficient properties cost less to run and will be more attractive to future tenants.
If you maintain your properties and make energy saving upgrades you can reduce your repair and maintenance costs in the long-term. It can also increase the value of your properties.
No. The low-interest loans on offer have a fixed interest rate, so you know where you are with repayments and can budget more easily.
Awaab’s Law was introduced in honour of two-year-old Awaab Ishak who tragically died following prolonged exposure to damp and mould. It legally requires social housing landlords to investigate and fix dangerous damp and mould in set time periods, as well as repair all emergency hazards within 24 hours. This law is expected to be extended to private landlords in 2026.
Simply take our free online home checker to discover which loans and grants you may be eligible for.
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