Everything UK landlords need to know about EPCs & 2028.
Practical, plain-English guides on the rules, the costs, the grants and the timeline to get your portfolio compliant.
Regulation
The 2028 EPC deadline: what every UK landlord needs to know
From January 2028, every rented home in England & Wales must hold an EPC of C or higher. Here's what's changing, who's affected, and what to do now.
10 April 20267 min readPractical
From D to C: the typical cost and timeline of upgrading a rental property
If your rental is rated D, you're one grade away from the 2028 minimum. Here's what it actually takes — in time, money and disruption — to push it to a C.
8 April 20269 min readFunding
ECO4 grants for landlords in 2026: who qualifies and how much you can get
ECO4 funds insulation, heating and renewable upgrades worth up to £7,500 per property. Here's how the scheme works for landlords, and how to actually claim it.
5 April 20268 min readCompliance
Letting a property without a valid EPC: fines, risks and how to fix it
EPCs expire after 10 years. Letting without a valid one carries fines up to £5,000 — and in 2026 enforcement is sharper than landlords realise.
1 April 20266 min read