12 Mar 2025
Changes to Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs)
The UK government is introducing new rules for Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) that will impact landlords. Here's a summary of the key changes:
- Minimum EPC Rating: Landlords will need to ensure their rental properties achieve a minimum EPC rating of C by 2030. This is part of the government's effort to improve energy efficiency in the private rented sector.
- New Metrics: The current A-G rating system will be replaced with new metrics focusing on fabric efficiency, heating systems, and smart readiness.
- Cost Cap: A cost cap of £15,000 per property is proposed for energy efficiency improvements, with potential exemptions for affordability or other factors.
- Continuous Requirement: EPCs will become a continuous requirement, similar to gas safety certificates, rather than only being needed when marketing a property.
- Penalties: Non-compliance could result in fines of up to £30,000.
- Exemptions: Landlords may qualify for exemptions in cases like tenant refusal of access, property devaluation, or affordability issues.
These changes aim to reduce carbon emissions and improve energy efficiency in rental properties. If you're a landlord, it might be a good idea to start planning for these updates
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