Energy Efficiency

Cross-party committee of MPs has called for further measures and requirements to be imposed on the private rented sector.

Landlords offered increased financial support to install electric vehicle charging points at rental properties, with grants now worth up to £500 per charge point.

Government delays the launch of its reformed EPC regime that was expected in 2026 until the second half of 2027.

Government confirms that privately rented homes will need to reach EPC C by 1 October 2030 and the cost cap is to be reduced to £10,000.

Two updates to energy efficiency for the private rented sector will significantly change energy compliance obligations for landlords.

Propertymark has urged the government to change energy efficiency regulations for rental homes to prevent driving landlords out of the market and harming tenants.

Leading financial institutions warn the current targets for minimum EPC ratings are unrealistic and risk driving landlords out of the market.

The Telegraph newspaper reports that landlords letting to students face the highest costs to meet proposed minimum EPC ratings.

Government begins consultation on proposals that will raise minimum EPC ratings for privately rented homes.

The i newspaper claims that the policy of banning new gas boilers from 2035 is to be dropped.