'Warm homes and cheaper bills': Government unveils minimum energy efficiency rules for landlords

Michael Holder
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Private landlords will need to ensure properties achieve an EPC rating of C or above by 2030 under proposals launched for consultation today

The government has today set out its proposals to help ensure all rented homes in England and Wales meet stronger energy efficiency standards by 2030, in a bid to help slash energy bills and emissions...

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