Landlords: Don’t Waste Thousands on the WRONG EPC Improvements

Will your rental property meet the new EPC requirements, or could you spend thousands of pounds on the wrong improvements? The Government intends privately rented homes to achieve the equivalent of EPC C by 2030. But there is an important complication: the way domestic EPCs are calculated is also changing. Future EPCs are expected to assess four key areas: • Energy cost • Fabric performance • Heating-system performance • Smart readiness In this video, Maxine Lester explains what the proposed EPC changes could mean for landlords, particularly those with older properties, electrically heated flats and traditional storage heaters. We cover: • Why today’s EPC C may not tell the whole story • How EPC calculations have changed over time • Why heating controls and insulation will matter • The risks of replacing storage heaters without proper advice • What landlords should review before spending money • Why invoices and evidence of improvements must be retained • How to start preparing your rental portfolio for 2030 The important message is not to panic and start spending. If you own rental property in St Ives, Cambridge, Huntingdon, Ely or the surrounding Cambridgeshire villages, now is the time to understand your position and make informed decisions about what your property may actually need. Subscribe to Maxine Lester TV for clear, practical guidance on property management, landlord compliance and the Cambridgeshire rental market. Better-informed landlords make better decisions.