New Announcement: EPC Rating of C will be required by 2030
Government announces intention for new legislation on minimum EPC rating for rental properties.
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by Patrick Garratt - 6th August 2024 epc
by Patrick Garratt - 6th August 2024
Michael Gove on Minimum Energy Performance Standards: “My strong view is that we’re asking too much too quickly.
Gove conveyed his perspective to the Sunday Telegraph, stating, "My own strong view is that we're asking too much too quickly. We do want to move towards greater energy efficiency, but the timing seems challenging, especially for landlords who are already facing significant capital expenditures to improve their property's efficiency."
Read more … by Patrick Garratt - 31st July 2023 Industry Leader Anticipates EPC Rule Exceptions as Challenges Mount
Maxine Fothergill, ex-ARLA Propertymark President, forecasts government concessions on minimum EPC ratings must be made.
Read more … by Patrick Garratt - 27th April 2023 Minimum Energy Performance of Buildings Bill – 2nd Reading Dealyed
The 2nd reading of the Minimum Energy Performance of Buildings Bill has been delayed from 18th March to the 6th May 2022.
Read more … by Patrick Garratt - 25th April 2022 
Next Steps for Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES)
There has recently been some mixed reporting over the potential requirements for rented properties to meet a minimum EPC rating of C so we've gathered some information to clarify the situation.
Read more … by Patrick Garratt - 1st February 2022 
Need to up a rented property’s EPC rating? You’ll need to pay
A new amendment to energy efficiency regulations means landlords now have to pay towards bring substandard rented properties up to spec. Plus, some exemptions have also been removed. Ben Holdnall explains all...
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Changes to Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards explained
New standards for energy efficiency apply from 1st April 2018. Landlords can only offer properties for new tenancies if the property has a minimum Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E.
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