Only 42.3% of England’s private rented sector meets the proposed 2028 EPC target

As some industries rethink their green commitments, a surprising force is driving the sustainable property agenda forward: tenants. 

Mark Bailey, partner at Landwood Group explores how, despite the increasing focus on sustainability and tightening EPC regulations, homebuyers are still not prioritising a...

54% of UK homeowners say heat pump costs are the biggest barrier to adoption.

Professional membership body for property agents Propertymark believes that minimum energy efficiency standards for rented property in England and Wales should be implemented on a...

The government aims to build 1.5 million homes under the current parliament with FHS support.

Hybrid systems can cut carbon emissions by up to 60% compared to gas heating.

All privately rented properties in England and Wales will need an EPC grade C or better by 2028 for new tenancies, and by 2030 for existing ones.

A new study has found that more than half of UK homes have an EPC rating of D or below.

60% of private rental homes in England and Wales are rated EPC D or below, meaning 1.6 million properties would need retrofitting annually to meet 2030 targets.