More than four in 10 (42%) of UK landlords are still totally in the dark on the EPC regulation changes coming into effect in April 2025, new research from Market Financial Solutions (MFS) has revealed. Each newly let property in the private rental sector will require an energy performance certificate of C or above, up from the present requirement of E, as of April 2025.
Although there is support for the changes, just 38% of landlords fully understand what the new regulations will entail. Despite the new EPC standards, most landlords (56%) responded that maintaining the sustainability of their properties is important to them. Meanwhile, almost half of landlords (48%) feel the move from the Government to improve the energy efficiency of rental properties is a positive one.
Paresh Raja, CEO of MFS, said: “Despite there being support for making the property market greener, there remains a worrying lack of awareness among landlords about the upcoming changes to EPC regulations, not to mention how they can make the necessary renovations.”
SOURCE: MoneyFacts