EPC Changes: What Landlords Need to Know
Rental properties in the UK need to be up to EPC score C by 2028. Here's how to improve energy efficiency and avoid costly mistakes.
Changing Legislation
Currently, in 2025, legislation for energy efficiency, comfort and health sets a baseline of EPC ‘E’ rating for all UK rental properties. This means landlords are legally required to make changes to their property to improve the EPC score when it falls below the E grade. However, change is coming.
An update from the UK government has made waves in the rental sector, proposing a new baseline of EPC score C by 2028. This is part of the government’s Warm Homes Plan, aiming to reduce carbon emissions and increase comfort in homes across the UK. This significant jump from score E to C will mean urgency to make energy-efficiency improvements to rented properties.
How can Landlords remain compliant?
In order to remain compliant with UK legislation for rental properties, landlords need an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) for their property/properties with the score C or above.
What are the options for Landlords?
Possible ways to improve the energy performance of a property might include:
- Draught-proofing your property
- External Wall Insulation
- Cavity Wall Insulation
- Loft Insulation
- Investing in solar PVC panels or a solar battery
- Improving the property’s Ventilation methods
Already know how you want to improve your property? Get started with a Home Energy Efficiency Plan (HEEP) and our experts will guide you through the best ways to upgrade!
All these options have the potential to raise your EPC score, but it can be difficult to know which is best for your property. If you’re a landlord, you can contact us for expert advice to ensure you are compliant with current regulation and help you get ahead of the game with the projected UK standards by 2028.
At Retrofit West, our Landlord Services give you the tools you need to keep you compliant with the EPC standards, keep your property damp- and mould-free, and avoid costly mistakes when upgrading your properties. If you’re based in Bristol, Bath & North East Somerset, or South Gloucestershire, we can help.
Why should Landlords improve energy efficiency?
Improve EPC scores to C or above
Keep the money coming in with tenant retention
Warmer, healthier homes
Avoid costly mistakes
Avoid fines for non-compliance
Stay miles ahead with our Landlords Service
We give free advice to homeowners – but did you know that includes landlords too? We can give you recommendations which apply to your property to improve energy efficiency and impact your EPC score.
What to expect:
- Book a free advice session with one of our experts – via our quick online booking tool.
- Book a Home Energy Efficiency Plan (HEEP) visit, which includes a FREE EPC.
- Report – Following the HEEP, you’ll receive a report detailing your best next steps and a summary of your visit.
- Follow-up support – one of our experts will give you a call to chat through any questions, any further advice and get your feedback.
Can improving your EPC rating add value to your home?
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