After a long time in limbo, the Labour government have published their consultation on Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards. The proposals include a minimum rating of C for new tenancies from 2028, and a spending cap of £15,000.
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by Patrick Garratt - 7th February 2025
Government announces intention for new legislation on minimum EPC rating for rental properties.
Read more … by Patrick Garratt - 6th August 2024
by Nathan Colom - 30th September 2023
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 Maxine Fothergill, ex-ARLA Propertymark President, forecasts government concessions on minimum EPC ratings must be made.
Read more … by Patrick Garratt - 27th April 2023 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 
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 
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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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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