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When the government announces something about EPCs or the minimum standards, we summarise it here and update the rest of the guide.

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We published this guide, checked against official guidance up to 19 October 2026. Recent changes it reflects: EPC C confirmed for 1 October 2030 (January 2026), new-style EPCs moved to the second half of 2027 (March 2026), ECO4 extended to 31 December 2026, and section 21 ending in England on 1 May 2026.

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