Landlords: Future-proof your rental property with confidence
Energy efficiency standards for rental properties are rising, presenting an excellent opportunity for landlords like you to improve your property.
Landlords across Oxfordshire are already making changes – and those acting early are reaping the benefits.
Meeting higher standards isn’t just about ticking a compliance box. It’s a chance to reduce running costs, improve comfort for tenants, and protect the long-term value of your property – whether you own one rental or manage several.
By investing in energy upgrades now, you can stay ahead of regulation changes and future-proof your property with confidence.
At Cosy Homes Oxfordshire, our Whole House Plan gives landlords tailored advice to make informed decisions – going beyond the basics to help you get things right first time.
Why an EPC isn’t the whole story
EPCs (Energy Performance Certificates) are a legal requirement, giving each property a rating from A to G. They offer a general overview and basic suggestions – like topping up insulation or upgrading an old boiler.
But an EPC is just a snapshot. It doesn’t reflect how your property actually performs day to day – or give you a clear route to meaningful, lasting improvements.
The limitations of an EPC
Generic advice: Recommendations are standardised and may not suit your property’s real-world constraints. For example, external wall insulation might be suggested for a home in a conservation area – where it isn’t permitted.
Short-term focus: EPCs target rating improvements, but miss wider benefits like tenant satisfaction, fewer repairs, or long-term value.
Outdated metrics: The current system often undervalues low-carbon technologies, including modern heat pumps.
Not retrofit-ready: EPCs don’t show how improvements interact – or how to phase them sensibly over time.
“As a responsible landlord, I obviously want to be compliant with the new legislation coming in. I’d encourage all landlords to get a survey – it gives you a huge amount of information about your property and really gives you the opportunity to put a plan in place for the legislation and beyond.”
Christian, Landlord, Littlemore, Oxford
A smarter way to improve your property
Our Whole House Plan gives you a more complete picture – helping you understand how your property is performing and what steps will make the biggest long-term difference. It’s designed to give you confidence, not confusion.
- Tailored advice:
No templates – just clear recommendations based on your specific property, tenants, and plans. - Real-world benefits:
Know how improvements will reduce energy bills, prevent damp, and make your property more attractive to renters. - Practical solutions:
We take planning constraints, budgets, and disruption into account – so you can plan improvements that work around tenancies and timescales.
Why act now?
New regulations will require all rental properties to achieve an EPC rating of C or higher by 2030. Acting early gives you the time to plan improvements, spread costs, and avoid rushed decisions.
Energy-efficient properties don’t just meet regulations, they also:.
- Protect your investment – Keep your property competitive in a changing market
- Attract and retain tenants – Efficient homes are more comfortable and more appealing
- Reduce running costs – Lower energy bills make life easier for tenants and reduce arrears risk
“We always want to ensure our properties are as energy efficient as they can be, for the longevity of the property but also to make the houses better for the tenants and for them to have lower bills. We found the Whole House Plan really detailed and useful in telling us what we can do to make them more efficient.”
Connie, Property Manager, Lucy Properties, Jericho, Oxford
Get the right solutions
We’re Oxfordshire’s trusted retrofit specialists – offering landlords independent advice and personalised support. With our Whole House Plan, you’ll get a clear, practical roadmap for improving your rental property: sensible steps, no pressure.
If you’re ready to take the next step, we’re here to help. Call 0330 223 2742. (Weekdays) or complete a short form to start your retrofit journey.
“I rent mostly to young professionals, and to make it as appealing as possible, I want to do my best energy-wise, as people are more and more interested in climate change. The flat is electrically heated, and this can be expensive, so I also really want to lower energy bills for tenants.”
Catherine, Landlord, Temple Cowley, Oxford