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Tenant handing cash to landlord beside an EPC certificate showing an F energy rating in a poorly insulated home.

Renters should reclaim rent if EPC standards are missed – Generation Rent

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

18th March 2026, 7 months ago | 16

A tenant group has put forward so-called “common sense proposals” that would allow renters to reclaim rent if their landlord...

Model house with EPC energy rating scale, green roof and coins symbolising energy-efficiency upgrades and property costs

Government backs EPC C targets despite landlord cost concerns

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

18th March 2026, 7 months ago | 13

The government claim raising EPC standards will help “tenants benefit from lower energy bills” despite warnings of costly upgrades for...

Energy performance certificate rating graphic with arrow hitting C target for rental homes by 2030

Government defends EPC standards claiming they help landlords and tenants

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

5th March 2026, 7 months ago | 5

The government claims energy performance certificate (EPC) standards are “proportional” to landlords and tenants. In a written question, Plaid Cymru...

Older couple reviewing household bills and energy efficiency information while discussing housing costs

Older renters fear rent rises and evictions under EPC targets

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

5th March 2026, 7 months ago | 2

A charity has urged the government to guarantee that EPC targets deliver benefits for older renters. Research from Independent Age...

Tools and insulation concept highlighting tax and EPC upgrade considerations for rental property improvements.

Installing EPC improvements myself — but is it tax deductible?

Author: Readers Question

27th February 2026, 7 months ago | 6

I am planning on making use of an approaching void period in one of my properties to work on improving...

Model house with EPC energy rating scale and for sale sign representing impact of EPC C rules on landlords

Landlords could exit the market without EPC support – Propertymark

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

20th February 2026, 7 months ago | 3

An industry body has warned the government must support landlords in achieving EPC C targets by 2030 or landlords could...

House on stacks of coins surrounded by tools, symbolising the cost of property upgrades under new housing standards

New Decent Homes Standard could cost landlords billions

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

10th February 2026, 8 months ago | 12

Landlords will need to fork out £26.5 billion to meet the new Decent Homes Standard, according to government data. Statistics...

Air source heat pump installed on an exterior brick wall with energy efficiency rating graphic

New EPC metric system will drive landlords to install heat pumps

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

6th February 2026, 8 months ago | 20

Landlords could be forced to install heat pumps to meet EPC C targets, as rumours suggest the government is considering...

House icon with EPC energy efficiency rating scale highlighting EPC C target for rented homes

Government claims EPC C targets will help tenants

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

4th February 2026, 8 months ago | 9

The government claims it is “standing up for tenants” by introducing EPC C targets for landlords, despite concerns over the...

Energy efficiency house symbol surrounded by tools and cash, representing refurbishment costs to meet EPC C standards

Landlords face £20bn refurbishment bill to meet EPC C targets

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

30th January 2026, 8 months ago | 13

The cost of refurbishing private rented properties to meet EPC C targets could cost nearly £20 billion, according to new...

Model house on a radiator with rising rent arrow, symbolising rent increases linked to energy efficiency upgrades

MP raises concern over rent increases from Warm Homes Plan

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

28th January 2026, 8 months ago | 13

An MP has asked whether the government will prevent landlords from raising rents under the Warm Homes Plan. In a...

Samples of different home insulation materials highlighting issues linked to defective government insulation schemes

Government insulation schemes fail thousands of households

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

27th January 2026, 8 months ago | 5

More than 30,000 homes have been left with defects from government insulation schemes, according to a new report. The Public...

House with EPC energy efficiency rating bars and upward arrow highlighting rental property energy standards

EPC C targets should not require landlords to raise rents claims government

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

26th January 2026, 8 months ago | 39

The government claim landlords will not have to raise rents to meet EPC C targets by 2030, despite a government...

Government consultation exposes unintended consequences of EPC reforms

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

23rd January 2026, 8 months ago | 18

A government consultation document admits landlords may sell up or increase rents due to EPC rules. The Improving the Energy...

EPC energy efficiency rating chart showing a home targeting EPC C by 2030 against a green landscape

Government U-turn as Warm Homes Plan sets EPC C deadline for 2030

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

22nd January 2026, 8 months ago | 34

The government has U-turned on its plans and scrapped the 2028 deadline for new tenancies to meet EPC C targets,...

Energy efficiency tools forming a house shape with EPC rating scale and hourglass on wooden background

Energy efficiency improvements slow despite proposed EPC C targets

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

15th December 2025, 10 months ago | 4

Despite the government’s proposed policy push for EPC C targets in rental properties, the pace of improving energy efficiency has...

Air-to-air heat pump outside a home highlighting eligibility for new government grant

Government unveils new heat pump grants

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

12th December 2025, 10 months ago | 3

The government has announced the Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS) has been expanded to include air-to-air heat pumps and heat batteries....

Rachel Reeves holding a red ministerial-style briefcase beside wooden house and heart shapes, symbolising housing policy impacts

NRLA urges Chancellor to support landlords in upcoming Budget

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

24th November 2025, 10 months ago | 4

Ahead of the Autumn Budget, the National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA) is calling on Chancellor Rachel Reeves to support the...

Energy efficiency rating chart with calculator and pen, highlighting EPC band C.

Labour government clashes over upgrade costs for EPC C targets

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

23rd October 2025, 11 months ago | 7

Officials in the Treasury and the Department of Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) are arguing over how much landlords...

Two wooden house models beside colorful energy rating charts showing EPC grade C and “For Sale” signs.

EPC C targets push landlords to sell

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

17th October 2025, 12 months ago | 4

Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) C targets are now the leading reason landlords plan to sell, claims firm. A report by...

Energy efficiency rating for homes with Labour Party housing policy focus

Expert urges clarity on Renters’ Rights Bill and EPC C targets ahead for Labour party conference

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

29th September 2025, 1 year ago | 7

As the Labour party conference kicks off this week, an expert has warned the party “not to leave the private...

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