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Written question asked by Jayne Kirkham (Labour) on Tuesday, 19 May 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 1 June 2026 (named day). It was answered by Martin McCluskey (Labour) on Monday, 1 June 2026 on behalf of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.


Rented Housing: Insulation

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment he has made of the number of rural properties that will struggle to reach the minimum EPC C rating by the 2030 deadline for all rental properties.

Answer

Government recognises there is no “one-size-fits-all” approach to tackling the UK’s diverse building stock. We have set out a range of provisions to ensure the cost and compliance burden is fair and proportionate for landlords. This includes a maximum spend requirement of £10,000 per property, and a range of exemptions for circumstances where the installation of measures is not feasible or appropriate.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
3036
Session
2026-27
Subjects
Insulation Standards Rented housing
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
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