Government eyes energy efficiency targets for UK mortgage lenders

Cecilia Keating
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Mortgage lenders could face targets to achieve an EPC rating of C across their portfolio properties by 2030 under consultation proposals

Mortgage providers could be required to publish the energy efficiency data for their property portfolios in addition to facing Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) targets, under new proposals from the...

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