Sweeping changes to EPCs on the way ⚠️
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The UK Government has unveiled plans to reform the Energy Performance of Buildings (EPB) framework in England and Wales, with sweeping changes to the way Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) are structured, used, and valued.
Proposed overhaul of EPC will impact the entire property sector...🌳
🌿 A shift to comprehensive metrics: to provide a more rounded view of a building’s energy performance.
🌿 Current single-metric approach, Energy Efficiency Ratings (EER) has been criticised for its limitations.
🌿 Under the new proposals, domestic EPCs would include four headline metrics:
🍁 Fabric performance - evaluating thermal efficiency
🍁 Heating system - the energy efficiency and environmental impact
🍁 Smart readiness - gauging potential for smart technology integration
🍁 Energy cost - providing financial insights.
🌿 Additional metrics, such as carbon emissions and overall energy use, would serve as secondary information.
🌿 These changes aim to give a clearer, more user-friendly overview of energy performance, making it easier for homeowners, tenants, and buyers to make informed decisions
🌿 The reforms propose reducing the validity period of EPCs, currently 10 years, to somewhere between two and seven years.
🌿 For Landlords, additional proposals include requiring new EPCs even during an ongoing tenancy when the existing one expires
🍂 Homes with high EPC ratings (A or B) are expected to see increased desirability and value, while properties with low ratings (F or G) may face reduced appeal and selling difficulties
🍂 Mortgage lenders are also aligning their products with energy performance
🍂 For instance, Halifax offers better loan terms for energy-efficient properties, while penalising those with poor ratings
🍂 This trend may further motivate property owners to invest in energy efficiency upgrades
🍀 When when when?! These reforms are still under consultation, we will keep you posted with dates/timelines as we find out more
🍀 Property owners should begin planning energy efficiency improvements to adapt to the forthcoming changes
🍀 The UK Government aims to introduce updated EPC metrics in the second half of 2026, alongside the Home Energy Model for domestic properties, with a consultation on this model planned for 2025.
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