The National Residential Landlords Association has accused the government of setting \u2018unachievable\u2019 and \u2018unrealistic\u2019 goals when it comes to EPC targets.<\/p>\n
It\u2019s being proposed that every property across the private rented sector achieve a minimum EPC rating of C, which would apply to new tenancies by 2028 and existing tenancies by 2030.<\/p>\n
The fresh energy efficiency standards are expected to be confirmed in late 2026, effectively giving landlords a two-year timeframe to upgrade their stock.<\/p>\n
The NRLA said the shortage of tradespeople required to undertake the works makes this level of speed unworkable.<\/p>\n
Ben Beadle, chief executive of the National Residential Landlords Association, said: \u201cWe want all private rented properties to be as energy efficient as possible. However, tenants are being sold a pup with timelines that are hopelessly unrealistic.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
\u201cThe idea that millions of homes can be retrofitted in less than two years is detached from all reality, not least given the chronic shortage of tradespeople the sector needs to get the work done.<\/p>\n
\u201cNoble ambitions mean little without practical and realistic policy to match.\u201d<\/p>\n
The NRLA recommended that by 2030 landlords be required to meet standards related to the fabric of a building, such as installing insulation where possible and required.<\/p>\n
By 2036 the landlord group said they should meet further secondary standards related to the installation of smart meters and efficient heating systems.<\/p>\n
The government\u2019s Committee on Fuel Poverty previously called for a package to support investment in energy efficiency works across the market.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
The National Residential Landlords Association has accused the government of setting \u2018unachievable\u2019 and \u2018unrealistic\u2019 goals when it comes to EPC targets. It\u2019s being proposed that every property across the private rented sector achieve a minimum EPC rating of C, which would apply to new tenancies by 2028 and existing tenancies by 2030. The fresh energy […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":573,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-572","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-second-home"],"yoast_head":"\n