Regulations
Understand EPC requirements, MEES regulations, the proposed 2030 deadline, exemptions, and what happens if you do not comply.
Learn about regulationsEPC C proposed for 1 October 2030, not yet law
Get your rental to EPC C before the proposed 2030 deadline
Government intends to require EPC band C in the private rented sector in England and Wales from 1 October 2030. That is confirmed policy, not yet law: today the legal minimum is band E. We map the cheapest route to C, built on analysis of 27.6 million EPC certificates covering 19.7 million homes.
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- 27.6M
- EPC certificates analysed
- 61%
- of England's rentals below C (English Housing Survey)
- £5,000
- max fine per property today
Your band: DTap your property's current EPC band.
Target
2030
2030
You're
here
here
What Every Landlord Needs to Know
The Warm Homes Plan of January 2026 set out what government intends to require. Here is what is law in England and Wales today, and what is still only a proposal.
1 October 2030
Proposed date for all rental properties, new and existing tenancies, to reach EPC C or above. Confirmed policy, still awaiting legislation
£3,500
Cost cap in force today, including VAT, before you can register a high-cost exemption. Proposed to rise to £10,000 under the new rules
£5,000
Maximum civil penalty per property today, with public listing on the exemptions register. Proposed to rise to £30,000, not yet law
61%
Of private rented homes in England are rated below EPC C, according to the English Housing Survey
EPC C Action Plan · £29
The exact route to C for your property, not a generic checklist
We read your property's own EPC record and map the cheapest legal route to C: every measure in order, costed, with the grants you qualify for. Built on 27.6 million real EPC certificates. A retrofit assessment costs £200 to £500. This is £29.
- In your inbox within the hour, then refined by a real person over the next 48
- 14-day money-back guarantee: if it is not useful, you get a full refund
CEPC C Action Plan
SampleYour property
1930s semi-detached · Leeds LS6
3-bed · gas central heating · current rating E (48)
A92+
B81–91
C69–80
◀ Target by 2030D55–68
E39–54
◀ You are hereF21–38
G1–20
Your route to C · in order
+17 points
- 1Loft insulation top-up to 270mm£395 – £620+5 ptsECO4 eligible
- 2Cavity wall insulation£1,200 – £2,700+8 ptsECO4 eligible
- 3Smart heating controls + TRVs£150 – £350+4 pts
Total to reach C
£1,745£3,670
After grants
up to £1,925 covered
412 similar 1930s semis in LS6 reached C for a median of £1,640, matched from 27.6 million real EPC certificates.
Full plan adds grant application links, exemption check & builder brief
Everything You Need to Comply
From understanding the regulations to calculating your costs and finding funding, we provide comprehensive guidance for every step of your compliance journey.
Property Guides
Property-specific upgrade recommendations for Victorian terraces, 1930s semis, flats, and more with realistic costs.
Find your property typeCosts & Funding
Realistic cost estimates for common improvements plus guidance on ECO4, Warm Homes grants, and other funding sources.
Explore costs and grantsTools
Interactive calculators to estimate your upgrade costs, check grant eligibility, and plan your path to compliance.
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Upgrade Cost Calculator
Get a realistic estimate of what it will cost to bring your property up to EPC C. Our calculator considers your property type, current rating, and location to provide personalised recommendations prioritised by cost-effectiveness.
- Property-specific cost estimates based on your building type and age
- Improvements ranked by cost per EPC point to maximise your budget
- Regional cost adjustments for accurate London and national pricing
- Indication of potential cost cap exemption eligibility
Your current ratingD
Target ratingC
Property typeVictorian Terrace
Estimated cost range
£4,500 - £8,200
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EPCGuide combines plain-English guidance with original analysis of the national EPC dataset. We show the evidence, explain important assumptions, and separate confirmed rules from proposals and estimates.
27.6M
EPC certificates analysed
318
Local authorities covered
8
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Latest Updates
Stay informed about regulatory changes and new guidance
Regulatory Update8 min read
Warm Homes Plan: What the 2030 Proposal Says
The government's Warm Homes Plan, published 21 January 2026, set out an EPC C standard for rental properties from October 2030 and a GBP 10,000 cost cap. Both are proposals awaiting legislation.
Technical Update6 min read
RdSAP 10 Launches June 2025
The new EPC assessment methodology brings significant changes to how properties are rated. Should you wait or get assessed now? We explain what landlords need to know.
Guide10 min read
Cost Cap Exemptions Explained
The cost cap that lets you register an exemption is GBP 3,500 today, with GBP 10,000 proposed under the new rules. How it works, and whether you might qualify.
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Ready to Start Your Compliance Journey?
Government has proposed EPC C from 1 October 2030, with the maximum penalty rising to £30,000 per property. Neither is law yet, and the last version of this policy was scrapped in 2023, which is exactly why you want your own number before you spend anything. Today the minimum is band E and the maximum penalty is £5,000.