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Propertymark calls for realistic, fair, and effective action of fuel poverty
The Northern Ireland Executive has published a draft Fuel Poverty Strategy with proposals for improving energy efficiency in homes, protecting consumers, and fostering collaboration across sectors. Propertymark supports the key principles but has highlighted critical areas that need further consideration, including achievable timescales, sensible exemptions, and cost caps that reflect property values.
EPC reforms designed to underpin net zero journey
Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) in Scotland are to be revised and updated to give consumers a clearer picture of their home’s energy performance and link better with the drive to cut emissions from buildings. The proposed changes include a new rating system with clearer information on the fabric energy efficiency of a property, the emissions, efficiency and running costs of its heating system, and the cost of energy to run the home.
Simplified home improvement law to be debated by Lords
Introduced on 7 February 2025, the Permitted Development Rights (Extension) Bill, put forward by Lord Lucas, proposes significant changes to planning laws in England and Wales, establishing new rights for householders to modify their properties in primary legislation for the first time. Propertymark responded to the UK Government's consultation on Permitted Development Rights (PDRs) last year, supporting the reduction of barriers to sustainability upgrades.
PRS energy performance back on the UK Government's agenda
A consultation has been launched on Improving the Energy Performance of Privately Rented Homes in England and Wales by 2030, following on from the 2020 consultation, that will set new proposals whilst providing a government response to the previous consultation. At the same time, a Review of the Fuel Poverty Strategy consultation has opened to ensure warmer and safer homes for low-income and vulnerable households is a priority.