Committee calls for landlord support from £5bn fund
Original Article Summary
The Committee on Fuel Poverty has recommended that private landlords receive targeted support from the Government's £5 billion Warm Homes Fund to help meet proposed Energy Performance Certificate requirements for privately rented properties. The committee stated that lower-income landlords should be prioritised to achieve the 2030 EPC rating C standard. The post Committee calls for landlord support from £5bn fund appeared first on PropertyWire.
Investor Analysis
The Committee on Fuel Poverty has recommended that private landlords — particularly lower-income ones — receive targeted support from the Government's £5bn Warm Homes Fund to meet the proposed EPC C by 2030 requirement, with the NRLA backing blended grant, loan, and tax incentive models.
Investor Relevance
For landlords facing mandatory EPC upgrades by 2030, the prospect of targeted grant and finance support could materially reduce retrofit costs and supply-exit risk. Investors should monitor fund allocation decisions closely, as the absence of landlord-specific provisions could trigger portfolio disposals and rental supply contraction.
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