The UK Government has confirmed that the rollout of the new EPC system has been delayed until at least 2027, pushing back the planned changes that would have also impacted Scotland through the Energy Performance of Buildings (Scotland) Regulations 2025.
🏠 For now, nothing changes in practice — the current A–G EPC system remains in place, and landlords continue to be assessed under the existing framework.
💡 The proposed reforms were set to move EPCs away from a single cost-based rating and towards a more detailed view of how buildings actually perform, including energy use, heating systems, fabric efficiency, and emissions.
📉 While the delay offers short-term breathing space for landlords and agents, it also extends uncertainty around future minimum energy standards across the private rented sector — particularly for those planning upgrade works or long-term portfolio strategy.
📊 The key message hasn’t changed: the timeline has moved, but the direction of travel hasn’t.
We’ll continue to monitor developments and share updates as clarity emerges.
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