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Written question asked by Llinos Medi (Plaid Cymru) on Monday, 16 March 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 19 March 2026 (named day). It was answered by Martin McCluskey (Labour) on Thursday, 19 March 2026 on behalf of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.


Energy Performance Certificates: Wales

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, how many privately rented properties in Wales are eligible for the property‑value adjustment exemption set out in the consultation response entitled Improving the energy performance of privately rented homes.

Answer

From 1 October 2030, private rented homes must meet the required standard of EPC C, or have a valid exemption registered, to be let. Government has committed to developing a property-value adjustment exemption for privately rented properties that are valued at less than £100,000. No properties are eligible for the property-value adjustment exemption until 1 October 2030.

Once the exemption is in place, private rented sector properties in Wales valued under £100,000 will be subject to a lower maximum spend requirement. Further guidance on exemptions will be published in due course.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
121172
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Private rented housing Wales Energy performance certificates Impact assessments
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk