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Landlord EPC planning

EPC C for Landlords

Landlords need clear, evidence-led advice before spending money on improvements. The right route depends on the current EPC, property type, heating system, insulation and available evidence.

Plan before committing budget

A landlord EPC review can compare the current EPC, likely rating drivers and practical improvement routes before works begin.

  • Review the current certificate
  • Identify the gap to C
  • Prioritise high-impact measures
  • Check evidence requirements

Portfolio priorities

Where a landlord has multiple properties, the best approach is to rank homes by rating, gap to C, likely cost, evidence gaps and urgency.

Evidence and reassessment

Keep invoices, photos, installer details, installation dates, specifications and certificates. A post-work EPC is needed to confirm the rating.

Exemption review caution

Exemption review should not be treated as a shortcut. It may only be worth exploring after suitable measures, evidence collection and reassessment show the property remains below the required standard.

Next step

Need a property-specific EPC C plan?

Make My Home Energy Efficient can review your EPC, model improvement scenarios, advise on the best route to EPC C and arrange suitable improvement measures through approved installers. Any outcome remains subject to evidence, current RdSAP methodology and final EPC assessment.