Levelling Up Secretary Michael Gove says he wants to ‘ease up’ on hitting certain net zero rules
Landlords are set to get more time to improve their rental properties’ energy efficiency after Michael Gove said he wanted to “ease up” on hitting certain net zero rules.
A delay is now expected to plans that would have forced all homes for rent to have the environmental rating EPC C. Some 2.4 million rental homes in England have a lower rating.
The rule was due to come into force on April 1 2025 for new leases and April 1 2028 for existing leases, but industry figures had been warned hitting the targets was proving challenging.
The Levelling Up Secretary also suggested the demand that new homes be built with heat pumps rather than gas boilers in 2025 be reviewed.