Landlord body warns EPC targets face skills shortage
Original Article Summary
The National Residential Landlords Association has warned that new Energy Performance Certificate requirements for rental properties may fail due to an insufficient number of qualified assessors and retrofitting professionals. Under regulations requiring all rental properties in England and Wales to achieve a minimum EPC rating of C by 1 October 2030, the NRLA has identified a "retrofitting skills gap" that could prevent landlords from meeting the deadline. The post Landlord body warns EPC targets face skills shortage appeared first on PropertyWire.
PropMatch Curated Analysis
The NRLA warns that a shortage of qualified EPC assessors and retrofitting professionals could prevent landlords from meeting the mandatory EPC C rating requirement by October 2030.
Investor Relevance
Landlords need to factor in potential delays and higher costs for EPC assessments and retrofitting work when planning compliance with 2030 energy efficiency requirements, which could affect property investment decisions and cash flow planning.
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