Legal call for achievable timetable for EPC and other eco-reforms

A legal firm says it welcomes government proposals to upgrade the metrics and methodology behind Energy Performance Certificates – but it wants care to be taken in terms of timings for landlords.

The Osborne Clarke law firm writes on its website that the government is likely to report on a consultation about the future of EPCs and how to improve their accuracy, probably in the second half of 2026.

Osborne Clarke says it welcomes this in principle, as there is growing concern about EPC accuracy. It cites a recent Which? report saying: “There is substantial evidence that the metrics and information in many EPCs may be misleading, and homeowners, tenants, landlords and policy makers could be making decisions based on inaccurate information.” Landlord Today