EPC  Rules & Regulations For Landlords

Order an up-to-date EPC report, which will include suggested recommendations to bring the property up to a 'C' rating. *The Labour Government may alter the exemptions currently in force below;

In England and Wales, landlords are required to spend up to £3,500 on the recommended improvements suggested on the EPC report.  If the recommended improvements exceed £3,500, you can apply for high-cost exemption via the PRS Exemptions Register. You can use a combination of third party funding and self-funding to achieve these energy efficient upgrades.

There are various ways to check if your property could benefit from energy saving improvements:

• Use Simple Energy Advice’s energy efficiency calculator to find out how you can reduce your energy bills.
• Check which home energy grants you might be able to apply for.
• While the biggest energy savers will depend on the property type, typical examples include:

• Insulation, such as solid wall, cavity wall or loft insulation.
• Heating systems, such as an energy efficient boiler.
• Draught-proofing gaps and cracks.
• Double glazed windows or energy efficient doors.
• Renewable energy systems, such as solar panels or heat pumps.
• Smaller improvements include:

• Upgrading to LED light bulbs.
• Installing a smart meter.

Some properties can be exempt from the minimum energy efficiency standards. These exemptions can be due to affordability, mortgage lender consent refusal, or structural issues.

If a property meets the criteria for any exemptions, landlords will need to register it on the PRS Exemptions Register. An exemption lasts for five years.