As both an assessor and a landlord, this feels less like a surprise and more like enforcement finally catching up with legislation that’s been in place for some time. Renting out F and G rated properties without a valid exemption...
As an assessor, I think most of us agree with the direction of travel—improving energy efficiency is long overdue, and it genuinely benefits tenants in terms of comfort and running costs. That said, the challenge is in the delivery. The...
This article highlights the gap between policy targets and real-world progress. While EPC C ambitions are well intentioned, uptake of improvements has been slow due largely to cost pressures, skills availability, and ongoing uncertainty around future requirements. Many landlords are...
This reflects a growing reality in the rental market. With energy costs still a major concern, it’s hardly surprising that tenants are paying more attention to EPC ratings, as they give a simple indication of likely running costs and comfort....
18th March 2026, 1 month ago
As both an assessor and a landlord, this feels less like a surprise and more like enforcement finally catching up with legislation that’s been in place for some time. Renting out F and G rated properties without a valid exemption...
Read More →18th March 2026, 1 month ago
As an assessor, I think most of us agree with the direction of travel—improving energy efficiency is long overdue, and it genuinely benefits tenants in terms of comfort and running costs. That said, the challenge is in the delivery. The...
Read More →16th December 2025, 4 months ago
This article highlights the gap between policy targets and real-world progress. While EPC C ambitions are well intentioned, uptake of improvements has been slow due largely to cost pressures, skills availability, and ongoing uncertainty around future requirements. Many landlords are...
Read More →16th December 2025, 4 months ago
This reflects a growing reality in the rental market. With energy costs still a major concern, it’s hardly surprising that tenants are paying more attention to EPC ratings, as they give a simple indication of likely running costs and comfort....
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