As well as complying with the law, and preparing for future legislative changes, there are other reasons for improving the EPC rating of your rental property.
Lower energy bills: now, more than ever, it’s important to lower your energy consumption and reduce your energy bills by as much as possible, especially if you rent out a property with ‘bills included’. If the tenants pay the bills, your property may be more attractive to rent than other properties with a worse EPC score.
Improve your property value: properties with better EPC ratings are more likely to sell, for a higher price, than those with a poor rating.
Lower your carbon footprint: be part of the drive towards net zero by reducing your carbon emissions.
Reduced maintenance: by improving your property’s energy efficiency, you are less likely to have to deal with maintenance issues like mould, damp, condensation, and frozen pipes.