There are seismic changes on the horizon for landlords, homeowners, housing associations and policy makers.
Delivering on its manifesto commitments, Labour has announced a fresh consultation on proposals that will require all rented homes to meet an EPC rating of C by 2030. It’s likely to mean landlords in England and Wales will need to make significant energy efficiency improvements to their properties.
While most in the industry believe reintroducing Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) Regulations is a necessary step towards improving the energy efficiency of the UK’s private rented sector housing stock, it
increases pressure on government to update the energy performance certificate (EPC).
EPCs are a legal document displaying an A-G rating in relation to a property’s energy costs.
Most commonly, an EPC is produced when a building is being built, sold, or rented, providing a standardised measure and making it possible to compare properties. Now it looks like it will be getting a much-needed facelift.