Landlord A
EPC EDecides to sell his property without upgrading
- Selling price
- £120,000
Result
£0
One clear opportunity
Energy efficiency.
Upgrade the property. Protect the rental income. Plan before the deadline.
06 • One clear opportunity
Window installation & house efficiency
The proposition
Upgrade the property.Protect the rental income.Plan before the deadline.
House upgrades can be part of a wider energy-efficiency plan. The exact measures needed should be determined from the property’s EPC and a qualified assessment.
Peeman’s role
Survey •Quote •Installation •Property improvement
The EPC timeline has changed — and early action matters.
October 1, 2029, is a transition deadline rather than a compliance deadline. If a rental property gets an EPC rating of C under the current system before 1 October 2029, that rating is “grandfathered in” and remains valid for compliance until the certificate expires (up to 10 years).
NOW: 2026
Assess & plan
2027
Legislation comes into force
1 OCT 2029
C-rated EPCs may receive transition protection
1 OCT 2030
New standard compliance date
Source: UK Government, Improving the energy performance of privately rented homes: government response (2025 update).
How it works
- 1
Survey
- 2
Quote
- 3
Install
- 4
Improve
- 5
Maintain
07 • Landlord dilemma
Pound wise, penny foolish
Both landlords bought a property at £200,000.
Landlord B
EPC BDecides to upgrade his property with Peeman Developers to EPC rating B
- Upgrade cost
- £50,000
- Selling price
- £300,000
Result
£0A simple illustrative scenario
Using numbers to make the cost of waiting easy to understand
Mr B’s rental property
Monthly rent
£1,000
Illustrative budget
£5,000
Could fund selected improvements — but the actual work required to reach EPC C must be confirmed from the property’s EPC/assessment.
Option 1 · Act early
- ✓Assess → Plan → Upgrade
- ✓Spread the work over time
- ✓Lock in a practical plan
- ✓Improve the property before the deadline
Option 2 · Wait
- !2029 arrives first
- !Less time to plan
- !Possible pressure on labour/material availability
- !Rental strategy may be affected if the property is not compliant
Illustration only — not a forecast of material prices, rent loss or EPC outcome.
Frequently asked questions
An Energy Performance Certificate rates a property’s energy efficiency from A (best) to G and is generally valid for 10 years. A qualified assessor produces it.
That depends on the property’s EPC and a qualified assessment. We survey first, then quote only the measures that make sense.
Acting early gives time to plan, spread the work and avoid last-minute pressure on labour and materials. See the timeline above for the key dates.
Yes — as part of our offer, you can pay on completion. Speak to us about the details for your project.
General information only. Requirements depend on your property and tenancy — always confirm against current UK Government guidance and a qualified EPC assessment.
Bring your EPC. Let’s build a plan.
We’ll discuss the property, survey it and recommend practical upgrades.