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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.
From 29 May 2025, one of the major planning barriers landlords and property agents in England have faced when upgrading private rented sector (PRS) properties with low-carbon technology will be quietly eliminated. The changes are expected to accelerate installations and unlock thousands of properties previously constrained by limited outdoor space, assisting the UK Government to meet its target of installing 600,000 heat pumps annually by 2028.
The Scottish Government has set out detailed plans to tackle Scotland’s ongoing housing challenges in its Programme for Government 2025-26, with significant implications for property agents across the country. Propertymark welcomes the renewed focus on affordable housing and tenant protections, issues we have consistently highlighted through our policy engagement, particularly with regard to the Housing (Scotland) Bill. However, we reiterate our stance that truly resolving Scotland’s housing crisis requires the Scottish Government to urgently reassess the broader financial landscape affecting housing.
From January 2026, Ofgem will take on regulatory responsibility for heat networks in England, Scotland and Wales, with a remit to protect consumers, support investment in the sector, and help the UK Government achieve its net zero targets. Significant growth in the use of heat networks is being driven by government policy and funding, making it crucial that managing agents, estate and letting agents, and auctioneers are part of the conversation.