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EPC reform: what landlords and homeowners need to know about the changes ahead

Energy Performance Certificates have been a familiar feature of buying, selling and letting property in England and Wales for over fifteen years. Following the publication of the Warm Homes Plan on 21 January 2026, the rules governing EPCs and the minimum energy-efficiency standards that accompany them are set for their most significant overhaul in more than a decade. This article examines what is being proposed, where things currently stand in law, and what the changes are likely to mean for landlords, homeowners and prospective buyers. Where things stand today The…

Due Diligence

Due Diligence: What Every Business Owner Needs to Know

Whether you are acquiring a business, entering into a partnership, taking on an investor, or signing a significant commercial contract, due diligence is the process that safeguards you making an uninformed decision. In simple terms, it is the comprehensive research, audit and analysis you undertake before committing to a significant transaction. When done well, it confirms what you have been given, uncovers risks that may not be immediately apparent, and equips you to negotiate from a position of strength. In England and Wales, the principle of caveat emptor (buyer beware)…

Renters’ Rights Act

Renters’ Rights Act: why process and paperwork matter more than ever for landlords

The Renters’ Rights Act has now passed into law, marking one of the most significant shifts in the private rented sector in a generation. Most of the new measures will take effect in May 2026, with a national landlord database to follow later in the year. For now, landlords are being urged to use the lead-in time to review how they manage tenancies and to stress-test their processes and paperwork, which will be increasingly important in future. The Act is designed to strengthen tenant protections and improve standards across the…

Leaving Charitable Gifts in Your Will

Mind the energy gap: commercial landlords face a closing window on EPC compliance

A chilly draught is blowing through the commercial property market, as tightening EPC rules mean landlords must seal the gaps in energy performance before key deadlines shut them out of future lettings. Under current proposals, the minimum EPC (Energy Performance Certificate) rating for commercial properties is set to increase from E to B, with legal prohibitions on letting non-compliant buildings. For many landlords, this will demand significant investment and forward planning to avoid regulatory penalties or stranded assets. What’s changing and what’s at stake The Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards –…

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