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The Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) system is undergoing a major overhaul with the introduction of RdSAP 10—an update to the methodology that underpins domestic energy assessments in existing homes. The changes are the most significant in over a decade and are expected to improve the accuracy of EPCs, better reflect how homes are used, and help inform decisions on energy efficiency. Nevertheless, some Propertymark members have already reported increased costs for the more detailed assessments.
Proposals from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) to introduce higher Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) for the private rented sector (PRS) raise serious concerns about the practicality, affordability, and likely impact on housing availability. In Propertymark’s response to consultation, informed by input from over 350 members from England and Wales, we insist the UK Government must work closely with the sector to design a fair and sustainable route to energy efficiency.
Despite a growing need for accessible housing, especially among over-65s and people living with disabilities and long-term health conditions, the market continues to fall short —particularly in providing bungalows and step-free properties. Propertymark analysis has highlighted the limited availability of such homes, revealing that only 3,300 new bungalows were built in 2022, while over 3 million people over 65 now live in rented accommodation. For older people and those with mobility challenges, the lack of options can force them into unsuitable housing or trap them in properties that no longer meet their needs.
Propertymark’s response to the Ministry for Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) consultation on reforms to the Energy Performance of Buildings (EPB) regime addresses the wide-ranging proposals, covering changes to Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs), Display Energy Certificates (DECs), and Air Conditioning Inspection Reports (ACIRs). We welcome many of the proposed reforms but have also raised concerns, especially around commercial and heritage buildings and HMOs, and made recommendations to ensure the final policy is fair, practical, and effective.