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What are the current and proposed EPC requirements in the UK?

A minimum EPC rating of E is mandatory for all rented homes in England and Wales. All tenancies in Scotland should have a minimum EPC rating of D. By 2025, the proposed minimum EPC rating of C will be mandatory while letting properties.

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What are the current and proposed EPC requirements in the UK?

A minimum EPC rating of E is mandatory for all rented homes in England and Wales. All tenancies in Scotland should have a minimum EPC rating of D. By 2025, the proposed minimum EPC rating of C will be mandatory while letting properties.

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