Government’s green energy slowdown reflected in rental stock
Original Article Summary
The energy efficiency of private rented stock is only slowly improving, reflecting a slowdown in the UK’s green energy push by successive UK governments. In the private rented sector, there was only a 3% year-on-year increase in homes with an EPC rating of at least C, Rightmove analysis shows. For much of the early 2020s […] The post Government’s green energy slowdown reflected in rental stock appeared first on PropertyWire.
PropMatch Curated Analysis
Private rental sector energy efficiency improvements are stagnating at just 3% annually, with Labour pushing EPC C requirements to 2028-2030, creating ongoing compliance uncertainty for landlords.
Investor Relevance
Critical for landlords planning property improvements and compliance strategies. Delayed deadlines provide more time but create uncertainty. Boiler Upgrade Scheme grants up to £7,500 offer cost mitigation opportunities for energy upgrades.
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