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New data from Spring and Propalt has revealed the areas in the UK where rental properties have the worst EPC ratings<\/a>, with Cleethorpes scoring highest<\/h2>\n

New data from Spring and Propalt has revealed the areas where rental properties have the worst energy performance certificate<\/a> (EPC) ratings, with Cleethorpes and Barrow-in-Furness performing the poorest.<\/p>\n

An EPC rating gives detailed information about a property\u2019s energy efficiency and emissions<\/h3>\n

Whenever a property is built, sold or rented out in England and Wales, an accredited assessor must carry out an EPC ratings report on behalf of the property developer and homeowners.<\/p>\n

However, research reveals that only 53% of all UK properties have a registered EPC and 58% of those with a registered EPC are rated between categories D-G, which means they are more expensive to run and not as environmentally friendly<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The government has advised landlords in England and Wales that by 2025 all rental properties must have an EPC rating of \u2018C\u2019 or above.<\/p>\n

Rental properties with the worst EPC ratings were mostly in the North West and East Midlands<\/h3>\n

The data analysis found that rented out homes in Cleethorpes (Lincolnshire), Barrow-in-Furness (Cumbria), Westcliff-on-Sea (Essex), Grimsby (Lincolnshire) and Accrington (Lancashire) have the worst ratings in the UK.<\/p>\n

Of the 683 landlord-owned homes in Cleethorpes, 80% have a D-G rating; while in Barrow-in-Furness 1,067 (79%) rented properties have the lower ratings.<\/p>\n

Seventy-two percent of Westcliff-on-Sea and Grimsby rental homes have D-G ratings, while Accrington stands at 71%, meaning costly works for landlords to bring their homes up to the required standards.<\/p>\n

Concerns have been raised about whether landlords can afford to make the required upgrades<\/h3>\n

Research from Habito suggests costs of up to \u00a36,000 to upgrade a one-bedroom property from rating D-C, rising significantly for larger homes.<\/p>\n

With so many rental properties having such poor EPC ratings, the need to upgrade will be urgent for many landlords.<\/p>\n

Cormac Henderson, CEO of Spring, comments: \u201cA staggering amount of homes in the UK are not up to scratch in terms of energy performance, not only making them expensive to run but having a significant negative impact on the environment at a time when the climate crisis is front and centre of the global agenda. There appears to be a trend with a higher proportion of properties in the north having poorer energy efficiency.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cWith many landlords already facing rising costs, many of which are passed onto tenants, they will have a decision to make as to whether the cost of upgrading their properties is worth it or consider exiting the market<\/a> as many have suggested.\u201d<\/p>\n

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