UK banks may be overestimating emissions from residential mortgages by up to 50%, according to Atom bank's latest study.

Of the total, 16.3 million dwellings (64% of the total) are owner occupied, while 4.9 million (19%) are privately rented.

London remains top region, with 64.3% of homes sold meeting the EPC C benchmark.

Grants are available for EPC-rated E, F or G homes under ECO4.

28% of landlords with EPC-D properties plan to sell instead of upgrade.

64% of tenants would pay more rent for a home with better energy efficiency and lower bills, according to new findings.

Demand for eco-friendly homes has continued to rise as regulations and bills tighten.

Only 42.3% of England’s private rented sector meets the proposed 2028 EPC target

As some industries rethink their green commitments, a surprising force is driving the sustainable property agenda forward: tenants. 

Mark Bailey, partner at Landwood Group explores how, despite the increasing focus on sustainability and tightening EPC regulations, homebuyers are still not prioritising a...