Question to the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero:

To ask His Majesty's Government what plans they have, if any, to review the impact of the proposed new EPC standards on rental levels in the private rented sector.

Alongside the consultation on improving the energy performance of privately rented homes the Government published an impact assessment, which includes an assessment of the potential impact on rental payments. We are continuing to refine the policy design to ensure the costs, circumstances, and potential impacts relating to energy efficiency improvements are fair and proportionate for landlords and tenants. We will publish a summary of responses by the end of this year and will publish an updated impact assessment once the final policy decisions are made.