November 2025 news roundup
Energy & Property Update – Key News for Nottingham (Last 30 Days)
The last month has brought several important updates affecting homeowners, landlords, letting agents and estate agents in Nottingham. Here’s a quick roundup of what matters for energy performance and property decisions.
1. Heat Pump & Energy-Efficiency Subsidies Tighten
The government is preparing to restrict heat-pump subsidies so that only households on certain benefits remain eligible. Funding for wider energy-efficiency upgrades may also shift away from bill levies.
What this means for you:
Fewer grants may be available in 2026, so homeowners should review upgrade options sooner rather than later.
Landlords may find heat-pump investments less financially supported, making insulation and fabric improvements even more important.
EPC assessments can help prioritise the most cost-effective improvements in the face of narrowing support.
2. Renters’ Rights Act 2025: New Rules Are Coming
The Renters’ Rights Act has now become law, and the government has published a roadmap for phased implementation starting May 2026. Section 21 “no-fault” evictions will be phased out, and local authorities will gain stronger enforcement powers.
Impact for landlords & letting agents:
Energy performance will sit alongside tenancy compliance — expect tighter checks from councils.
Improving a property’s EPC rating could help reduce risk and make homes more attractive to long-term tenants.
Now is the time to ensure rental properties are fully compliant and future-proofed.
3. EPC Activity Slightly Down – But New Builds Stay Green
Latest official statistics show a small dip (around 2%) in the number of domestic EPCs lodged compared with last year. Meanwhile, most new homes continue to achieve high A and B ratings.
What this means locally:
Nottingham’s existing housing stock (much of it pre-1980) remains the big opportunity for cost-efficient improvements.
Home sellers may benefit from upgrading key areas (loft insulation, heating controls) before marketing a property.
Agents can use EPC improvement suggestions as part of sales and marketing conversations.
4. Landlords Consider Leaving the Market Over Upgrade Costs
Polls continue to show a sizeable share of landlords saying they might sell up rather than invest in energy-efficiency improvements—particularly with the expected minimum EPC C requirement later this decade.
Opportunity for guidance:
Many landlords simply don’t know which upgrades give the best return.
EPC assessments can clarify realistic costs, likely payback, and routes to compliance.
For letting and estate agents, supporting landlords through this transition could build long-term loyalty.
5. What It All Means for Nottingham
Homeowners: With subsidy uncertainty and energy prices still elevated, an EPC is a low-cost way to identify the quickest wins for comfort and savings.
Landlords: Regulatory expectations are rising. Planning improvements now avoids rushed, expensive work later.
Agents: Energy performance is becoming a bigger factor in saleability and rental desirability.
Your takeaway: Understanding the property’s EPC rating — and how to improve it — is more valuable than ever.
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