Magnifying glass examining an EPC energy efficiency rating certificate alongside brass house keys and a model house, representing public scrutiny under the new MEES exemptions register

The New Public MEES Register -- What Oxfordshire Landlords Need to Do This Week

The government has just launched a new public tool that lists every registered MEES exemption and every civil penalty issued against a private rented property in England and Wales. Anyone -- tenants, neighbours, prospective buyers, local authorities…
Tenancy paperwork, house keys, model house, and an EPC energy efficiency rating chart on a wooden table, representing the intersection of the Renters Rights Act and EPC obligations

Renters Rights Act and EPC -- What Has Changed for Oxfordshire Landlords One Month In

The Renters' Rights Act 2025 went live on 1 May 2026 -- exactly one month ago. While the new tenancy rules have dominated the headlines, the quieter story is how they have changed your EPC and MEES options. Section 21 is gone, fixed-term tenancies…
Hand measuring loft insulation depth with a yellow tape measure, illustrating how to prepare for an EPC assessment

How to Prepare for an EPC Assessment -- The Landlord Checklist

Two properties of identical age and construction can receive EPC ratings two bands apart -- not because they are different, but because one owner prepared properly for the assessment and the other did not. Half an hour spent before your EPC…
Modern English brick terrace with solar panels and an air source heat pump, showing energy efficiency upgrades that drive a rental premium

Energy-Efficient Rentals Now Earn GBP 85 a Month More -- The EPC Premium Is Real

Tenants in England now pay an average of GBP 85 per month more to rent an energy-efficient property than a similar D-rated home. New data from The Mortgage Works confirms what landlords have been telling us for months: EPC ratings are no longer…
Suburban British house with solar panels and an air source heat pump installed, representing EPC energy efficiency grants for Oxfordshire landlords

Every Grant and Funding Option Available to Oxfordshire Landlords in 2026

With the EPC C deadline set for October 2030, the cost of upgrading your rental property is the biggest concern most landlords have. The good news is that there are more grants, schemes, and tax breaks available right now than at any point in…
Typical 1970s British semi-detached house with solar panels on the roof, representing EPC energy efficiency upgrades for Oxfordshire landlords

The New EPC Metrics Explained -- What Oxfordshire Landlords Need to Know Before 2030

The way your property's energy performance is measured is about to change completely. The government is replacing the current single EPC rating with four new metrics, and understanding how they work is the key to making smart upgrade decisions…
Cotswold stone terraced houses in Oxfordshire with solar panels being installed and scaffolding, representing energy efficiency upgrades for the Warm Homes Fund

Warm Homes Fund Consultation -- What Oxfordshire Landlords Need to Know

The government has launched a new consultation on the Warm Homes Fund, asking landlords and industry bodies how public finance should support energy-efficiency upgrades ahead of the 2030 EPC C deadline. If you are a landlord in Oxfordshire,…
Traditional Cotswold stone cottage with energy performance rating overlay - EPC reform delay 2027

EPC Reforms Delayed to 2027 – What Oxfordshire Landlords Need to Know

The government has confirmed that its planned overhaul of the Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) system will not now happen until the second half of 2027 — pushed back from the original October 2026 target. The delay follows engagement…
Older Cotswold stone property in Oxfordshire - EPC advice for period homes

EPC Advice for Older Properties in Oxfordshire

Older properties in Oxfordshire present unique challenges when it comes to energy efficiency. From solid stone walls to single-glazed windows and outdated heating systems, period and pre-war homes often struggle to achieve the EPC ratings required…
Rental property below EPC E warning - non-compliant house with red warning indicators

What Happens If Your Rental Property Falls Below EPC E?

If your rental property has an EPC rating below E, you could be in breach of MEES regulations. Since April 2020, it has been unlawful to let any domestic property in England and Wales with an EPC rating of F or G unless a valid exemption is…