Standards in privately rented property have seen huge improvements over the past 15 years, largely driven by landlords keen to provide quality homes that they can ultimately rent out...

In 2015, new laws stated that privately rented property in England and Wales must have an EPC rating of E or above. The new laws came into force on 1 April 2018 for new tenancies, and...

Whether you’re a landlord or homeowner, energy efficiency matters. It’s good for both the environment and your wallet - but what role do EPCs play in this?

Energy efficiency has come on leaps and bounds over the last ten years with an impressive 350% increase in the number of homes in England and Wales achieving the highest A rating for...

Skipton Building Society has announced that it has reached out to UK Housing Minster and Chancellor of the Exchequer ahead of Wednesday's Spring Budget to breathe new life into plans...

Landlords have driven-up energy efficiency performances in the private rented sector fuelling a 165% increase in the number of homes with an EPC rating of A to C in the past decade,...

From April 2025, any newly let property in the private rental sector will need an energy performance certificate of C or higher, up from E currently. However, according to newly...

More support for landlords is needed surrounding energy efficiency improvements, as new research reveals that 22% are still unsure of how much the necessary changes will cost.

Over two-thirds of landlords (68%) say they would now be less likely to purchase a property if it has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of below C – the level at...

New research completed by property bridging loan broker, Finbri, has discovered 47.55% of UK landlords think EPC ratings are ‘Very or Extremely important’ when buying an...