The government has proposed raising the minimum EPC standard to C by 2028 for new rental tenancies and 2030 for all tenancies. This E-rated property would need to improve by two bands to comply. Acting now costs less and avoids deadline pressure.
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E
Current rating
Target (2028)
C
Minimum required
Achievable
A
With improvements
This E-rated rental property currently meets the minimum standard (E or above). However, with the proposed upgrade to C by 2028, landlords will need to invest in improvements. Planning now — rather than at the last minute — allows you to take advantage of grants and spread costs.
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£1,395
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£1,800
per year
After Improvements
£710
potential per year
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This detached bungalow is located in LANCASTER, LA2 0BG. The property offers 100m² (1076 sq ft) of good-sized living space with 3 habitable rooms. It is a 1990s-era home. The property has an EPC rating of E (53/100), which is below average but still meets minimum rental requirements. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a A rating (106/100). The walls feature cavity wall insulation with good efficiency ratings, providing solid thermal performance. The roof space has been converted to living space, with insulation between the rafters. Double glazing is installed throughout the property, providing good thermal and acoustic insulation. Estimated annual energy costs are £1395, comprising £1068 for heating, £217 for hot water, and £110 for lighting. The property produces 4.9 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is moderate for a UK home. For landlords: This property currently meets the minimum E rating requirement under MEES regulations. However, the government has proposed increasing the minimum to C by 2028 for new tenancies and 2030 for existing tenancies, so consider planning upgrades now.
Current Rating
Achievable Rating
With recommended improvements
Based on assessment dated 11 Apr 2017
Poor and average-rated elements are your biggest opportunities to raise the EPC score and cut bills.
🧱 Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
🏗️ Roof
Roof room(s), insulated (assumed)
🪟 Windows
Fully double glazed
📦 Floor
Solid, limited insulation (assumed)
🔥 Heating
Room heaters, electric
🚿 Hot Water
NaN
💡 Lighting
38.0% low energy — Low energy lighting in 38% of fixed outlets
Full Address
Conder House Annex
Conder Green Road
LA2 0BG
LANCASTER
Property Type
Bungalow
Detached
Construction Age
England and Wales: 1996-2002
Floor Area
100.0 m²
3.0 total rooms
CO₂ Emissions
4.9 tonnes/year
Energy Consumption
278 kWh/m²/year
LANCASTER has a mix of older and newer housing stock. E-rated properties in this area typically pre-date modern insulation standards but are strong candidates for improvement — particularly insulation and heating system upgrades, which can lift ratings by two or more bands.
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🔥 Heating
Room heaters, electric
£1068 /yr
Save £537/yr
🚿 Hot Water
£217 /yr
Save £113/yr
💡 Lighting
38.0% low energy
£110 /yr
Save £35/yr
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