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Announcing his Programme for Government on 4 September 2024, the Scottish First Minister said proposals to give local authorities the power to cap rent increases would remain part of the Housing (Scotland) Bill. Ignoring stark warnings from Propertymark and other sector organisations, Mr Swinney claimed the measures will give tenants certainty and encourage investment in the private rented sector (PRS).
Under the Energy Performance of Buildings (England and Wales) Regulations 2012, a valid EPC rating must be shown in any property listing produced by the seller, landlord, or agent, unless the building has a valid exemption. This includes listings on property portals, window displays, and any printed material. Failure to comply with the law could result in a fine of £200 per advertisement.
At the current rate of progress, it will take an extra 12 years for all rented homes to achieve EPC C or above. Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, Ed Miliband MP, has indicated the UK Government will reinstate the minimum energy efficiency target, which was scrapped under the previous government.
Ed Miliband, MP, Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, has confirmed to Propertymark that rented homes will be required to meet EPC C by 2030. The UK Government will continue to develop incentives, such as the Boiler Upgrade Scheme and the Great British Insulation Scheme, to provide funding through installers, energy companies, and other bodies.