If this comes in it could have a huge impact on the property market in the whole of the UK

The government website states: “Government has committed to look at a long term trajectory to improve the energy performance standards of privately rented homes in England and Wales, with the aim for as many of them as possible to be upgraded to EPC Band C by 2030, where practical, cost-effective and affordable.”

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