The professional body
for the property sector

The reforms are designed to better reflect current patterns of need and ensure funding is distributed more fairly and will influence how quickly adaptations can be delivered for disabled homeowners and renters, including those in the private rented sector (PRS). However, the UK Government has not lifted the cap on the maximum grant amount, leaving some people still unable to cover the cost of necessary work.

Energy efficiency policy has major implications for the private rented sector (PRS), homebuyers and sellers, and the wider housing market. Our response to the UK Government’s consultation on reforms to Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) and the introduction of the Home Energy Model sets out clear recommendations to ensure changes are grounded in real-world property conditions and avoid unintended consequences for supply.

Our response to the London Assembly Housing Committee’s call for evidence highlights that the success of rental reform in London will depend not only on legislative change, but on whether court capacity, enforcement structures, and market realities are aligned to support it, a position that was echoed by a panel of industry experts in a live evidence session in City Hall on 9 February 2026.