The vast majority of tenants are in favour of more energy-efficient homes. However, rising costs and limited support from the government are holding back progress.

The new partnership will see NRLA members gain access to useful tools they need to be able to retrofit their properties and improve their energy efficiency

29% of landlords believe that the new EPC targets are only realistic with government support

The average cost of upgrading a buy-to-let property to an EPC rating of C or above in England is £7,396

Rightmove estimates that 2.9 million properties need to be improved under government proposals for rental homes to reach a minimum EPC rating of C by 2030.

When it comes to property hunting, almost 1 in 5 will specifically look out for what the EPC rating is.

Landlords are required to ensure their properties have an EPC rating of C or above by the end of the decade.

The lender also offers a £1,000 cashback incentive to landlord borrowers who improve the EPC level of their property to a C or above.

The Government aims to boost minimum energy efficiency standards for rental properties, bringing all homes up to a decent standard by 2030.

Less than half of private rented properties in England have an EPC rating of C or above.