Editor's note: This brief was summarised by The Property AI Team from a report by Property118. Read the original article for full details.
The government has launched a consultation on plans to increase protection for individuals who have had retrograde Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) work carried out. The consultation aims to address concerns about the quality and impact of previous retrofit works.
According to Property118, the consultation has just been launched and is focused on government plans to provide greater consumer protection for those affected by EPC retrofit work. The announcement refers to a government news release, which outlines the intention to restore trust in home upgrades.
The report notes that the consultation may be related to issues arising from ECO4 upgrade works, which have reportedly caused problems in some properties. The consultation seeks to gather views from landlords and other stakeholders on the proposed measures.
Letting agents and inventory clerks may wish to review the consultation details, as any changes to EPC retrofit standards or consumer protection could impact property management and compliance requirements.
Source: Property118