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Sadiq Khan Announces Heat Ready London Plan for Overheating Homes

The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has announced new measures to address overheating in homes. The Heat Ready London plan will require new-build homes to be designed to reduce the risk of overheating.

According to the report, the announcement comes as landlords will need to meet EPC C targets by 2030. The article also notes that one million homes are at risk of overheating.

For UK letting agents and inventory clerks, these developments may impact the requirements for new-build properties and the standards expected for energy efficiency and temperature control. The focus on overheating and EPC targets highlights ongoing changes in property regulations and compliance.