Landlords may be given 2028 to reach EPC Rating of C

According to the Daily Telegraph last week, the Government are due to announce announce a new deadline for the EPC rating of C to be achieved for all rental properties.

This announcement will be music to the ears of many landlords who will be given additional time to plan for any modifications that are required. It is important to note that whilst the objectives of the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero have been placed high on the Government’s agenda, the impact on landlords has been stressful.

The government originally proposed that all new lets from April 2025 would need to meet a minimum EPC rating of C, and all other tenancies would have to comply by 2028. However, given that many landlords are already struggling to deal with the peace meal approach to legislation as well as the possibility that Section 21 (Form 6A) will be abolished, the reaction is to sell up and call it a day.

Further information to follow once the announcement if made.