The Government has now confirmed that all privately rented homes must reach an EPC rating of at least C by 1 October 2030, or be registered with a valid exemption. This will apply to all rental properties, including homes with existing tenants as well as new lettings.
The announcement forms part of the Government’s Warm Homes Plan and follows consultation with landlords and industry bodies.
Importantly, the proposals have been softened from earlier plans. The maximum amount landlords can be required to spend has been reduced to £10,000 per property, with lower caps for homes valued under £100,000. Any qualifying energy-efficiency improvements carried out from October 2025 onwards will count towards this cap.
The Government has also dropped the previously proposed 2028 deadline for new tenancies, meaning all properties now share the same 2030 deadline. Support will be available through low-interest loans to help fund improvement works.
The focus will be on a “fabric first” approach, prioritising measures such as insulation and window upgrades to improve efficiency long-term.
At Littlefairs, we’ll continue to guide landlords through what this means in practice and help plan improvements well ahead of the deadline.
