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Climate goals must balance with property industry's practicalities
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.
Peers call for urgent progress on RoPA and short-term lets
Amendments to the Renters’ Rights Bill discussed on 12 May 2025 highlight growing support for the regulation of property agents (RoPA), including professional standards and mandatory qualifications, as well as increasing awareness of the market imbalance between the private rented sector (PRS) and holiday lets. Led by Lord Best and backed by senior peers, the amendments sought to push the UK Government to take faster action, referencing Propertymark’s campaign positions on both these key issues.
Non-domestic property risks missing 2030 energy targets by a decade
Recent research from Search Acumen indicates that the commercial property sector is on track to miss the UK Government's 2030 Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) target, with full compliance projected only by 2040. Around half of all energy consumed in commercial and industrial buildings in England and Wales is in the rented sector, placing the onus on landlords to make energy efficiency and heating improvements.
Propertymark calls for greater focus on accessible homes
The UK Government has responded to a report on the experiences of disabled people in the housing sector, which was published by the former Levelling Up, Housing and Communities Committee in 2024. Propertymark provided evidence to the inquiry and has written to current housing minister Rushanara Ali, MP, renewing our calls for a more robust and inclusive approach within the UK’s wider housebuilding agenda.