Why Half of UK homes Need To Come Up To Standard

Simon explores the significant impact of evolving Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) regulations on property investors in England and Wales, where 55% of properties currently fall short of the C rating required by 2030. He discusses the shift from measuring energy use to energy retention, the practical challenges of retrofitting older properties like Victorian terraces, and the potential pitfalls of installing unapproved high-efficiency appliances. Highlighting a growing trend of landlords exiting the market due to these hurdles and other legislative pressures, the episode identifies a unique opportunity for savvy investors to acquire off-market properties by connecting with local landlord networks. KEY TAKEAWAYS EPCs are transitioning from measuring how much energy a property uses to how effectively it retains heat, which can lower ratings for properties with poor insulation despite efficient heating systems. Investors may fail to improve their EPC rating if they install the latest energy-efficient boilers or appliances before they are officially added to the government’s approved list, as assessors cannot grant points for unlisted items. There is a spending cap—currently around £10,000—where landlords who cannot reach a C rating after spending this amount may be exempt, as are certain listed buildings where heritage requirements prevent necessary energy upgrades. The complexity of these regulations, combined with the Renters’ Rights Act and rising interest rates, is prompting many landlords to sell, creating a prime opportunity to find off-market deals through HMO registers and networking. BEST MOMENTS "55% of properties in England and Wales are not sufficient to meet the EPC rating C standard that is required by the year 2030." "No longer is it going to measure how much energy is used, but how good the property is at retaining energy." "The whole EPC system is kind of broken at the moment... it takes a while for the latest, most efficient products to be actually added onto the list and approved." "This is fueling the desire for many landlords to sell their properties, to exit the property market and do something else with their money." VALUABLE RESOURCES To find your local pin meeting visit: ⁠ and use voucher code PODCAST to attend you first meeting as Simon's guest (instead of paying the normal £20). Contact and follow Simon here: Facebook: ⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠ YouTube: ⁠ Twitter: ⁠ Instagram: ⁠ Simon Zutshi, experienced investor, successful entrepreneur and best-selling author, is widely recognised as one of the top wealth creation strategists in the UK. Having started to invest in property in 1995 and went on to become financially independent by the age of 32. Passionate about sharing his experience, Simon founded the property investor’s network (pin) in 2003 ⁠ pin has since grown to become the largest property networking organisation in the UK, with monthly meetings in 50 cities, designed specifically to provide a supportive, educational and inspirational environment for people like you to network with and learn from other successful investors. Since 2003, Simon has taught thousands of entrepreneurs and business owners how to successfully invest in a tax-efficient way. How to create additional streams of income, give them more time to do the things they want to do and build their long-term wealth. Simon’s book “Property Magic” which is now in its sixth edition, became an instant hit when first released in 2008 and remains an Amazon No 1 best-selling property book. Simon launched his latest business, ⁠ in 2014, which is an FCA Regulated peer to peer lending platform to facilitate loans between private individuals and property professionals. This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media. ⁠

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This episode was published on May 5, 2026.

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