Tag: EPC

Half of homes in England and Wales fail EPC C targets

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

8th April 2026, 2 weeks ago | 6

Owner-occupied homes have worse EPC ratings than private rented homes, according to new data. Figures from EPCGuide, which analysed 29.2...

Government launches consultation on Warm Homes Fund to boost EPC upgrades

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

27th March 2026, 4 weeks ago | 1

The government is urging industry bodies and landlords to provide evidence on funding options for energy-efficiency improvements. A consultation on...

EPCs for listed buildings?

Author: Readers Question

25th March 2026, 4 weeks ago | 3

Has anyone heard anything definite to answer on this seemingly ongoing subject? I have seen so many comments, sites, suggested...

Andy Burnham pledges support to landlords to raise EPC ratings

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

18th March 2026, 1 month ago | 5

Landlords in Manchester will be able to access grants of up to £30,000 to improve EPC ratings.  Greater Manchester Mayor...

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

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

18th March 2026, 1 month ago | 16

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

Government backs EPC C targets despite landlord cost concerns

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

18th March 2026, 1 month ago | 13

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

Peer questions impact of EPC exemptions

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

4th March 2026, 2 months ago | 0

A peer in the House of Lords has pressed the government to explain whether exemptions for EPCs are slowing down...

Landlords could exit the market without EPC support – Propertymark

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

20th February 2026, 2 months ago | 3

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

New EPC metric system will drive landlords to install heat pumps

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

6th February 2026, 2 months ago | 20

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

Energy efficiency improves across England’s homes but damp and mould persist

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

3rd February 2026, 3 months ago | 7

The energy efficiency of housing stock in England has improved, according to the latest English Housing Survey. Despite an improvement...

Government consultation exposes unintended consequences of EPC reforms

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

23rd January 2026, 3 months ago | 18

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

No final decision on EPC requirements for short-term holiday lets

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

31st December 2025, 4 months ago | 11

The government has said no final decision has been made over whether short-term holiday lets will be included in energy...

Is Section 21 valid if the EPC was served late but before notice?

Author: Readers Question

19th December 2025, 4 months ago | 1

Hi, I’ve served a Section 21 notice on a tenant and I’m getting conflicting advice regarding the EPC validity and...

MP demands tenants be protected from eviction following EPC upgrades

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

22nd October 2025, 6 months ago | 3

An MP has called for greater eviction protection for tenants from landlords who have received grants to improve a rented...

Cost remains biggest barrier to green home upgrades

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

6th October 2025, 7 months ago | 2

Cost is holding back homeowners from making green upgrades, according to a new report. Findings by Natwest reveal nearly three-quarters...

Strict EPC C targets risk deepening Scotland’s housing crisis

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

3rd October 2025, 7 months ago | 0

An industry body has warned that strict EPC C targets for Scotland’s private rented sector could worsen the housing crisis....

Landlords lose confidence in the EPC system as many plan to sell

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

23rd September 2025, 7 months ago | 21

The energy performance certificate (EPC) system needs “practical reform, not political” as landlords lack confidence in the system, according to...

Landlords urged to prepare for Decent Homes Standard as stricter enforcement looms

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

18th August 2025, 8 months ago | 5

A letting agency is urging landlords to prepare for the Decent Homes Standard by carrying out regular inspections and reviewing...

Tax burdens and Renters’ Rights Bill discourage investment in PRS

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

15th August 2025, 8 months ago | 12

Landlords remain apprehensive over the impact of the Renters’ Rights Bill and don’t plan to invest in the private rented...

Below market rents, no EPCs, poor conditions and council fines: We Still Sold These Properties in 15 days

Author: David Coughlin - Landlord Sales Agency

12th August 2025, 8 months ago | 0

Despite moments of silver lining, I think we all agree it’s a tough market for landlords. With changes to regulations,...