With the help of Celia Rumbold, energy expert at utility firm Ovo, we explain what those moving into their first home need to know about EPC ratings and energy improvements.
The government has announced all private rental properties will need an EPC rating of at least C by the end of the decade, rather than the E required currently.
Millions of landlords could face bills of up to £15,000 per property to comply with Ed Miliband's announcement that all privately rented properties must have an EPC rating of C by 2030