With the cost-of-living crisis hitting people hard in the pocket over the winter period and beyond, energy efficiency is fast becoming a priority for a growing number of tenants.
This trend was highlighted in new research from Shawbrook which revealed that 58% of private renters would be less likely to look at a rental property if they were aware that it had an EPC rating of D or below.
As part of its Confronting the EPC Challenge report, the study found that young private renters are particularly engaged on energy efficiency, with 72% of renters aged 18–34 saying they always check the EPC rating of a property before making any decisions. This is compared to 52% of those aged over 55 years old.