A higher EPC rating makes a property more appealing to buyers and tenants, who increasingly weigh up running costs and energy efficiency. It’s also linked to lower bills and better comfort, both of which matter in a competitive market.

Some mortgage lenders now offer better terms for energy-efficient homes. For landlords it’s more than a selling point, from 2025 newly rented properties in England and Wales are expected to need at least an EPC Band C, with fines for non-compliance.

As standards tighten and buyers grow more energy-conscious, properties with poor ratings may become harder to sell or let, so improving your rating now helps future-proof the property.