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EPC Timeline at a Glance Year Regulation Status 15 Jun 2025 RdSAP 10 methodology overhaul—more detailed assessments (may raise/lower ratings). (propertymark.co.uk) Confirmed 2025 (New Lets) Proposed Band C minimum for new tenancies. (ecoenergyservices.co.uk) Likely 2028‑30 Band C for all rentals; Warm Homes Plan consultations ongoing. (Simply Business UK, GOV.UK) In review Cost of Inaction Failure to

1️⃣ Mortgage Guarantee Scheme (5 % Deposits) Re‑launched in July’s Spending Review and extended to Dec 2026—95 % LTV on homes up to £600k. (The Sun) 2️⃣ First Homes (30‑50 % Discounts) Local first‑time buyers & key workers get lifetime discounts on selected new‑builds. (Zoopla) 3️⃣ Deposit Unlock (5 % on New‑Builds) Home‑builder scheme pairing 95 % mortgages with selected developments. (Find IFAs &

What’s Happening? Record July slide: Average UK asking prices fell ‑1.2 % to £373,709—London down ‑1.5 % (‑2.1 % in Inner London), the biggest July drop since 2002. (Rightmove, The Guardian) Buyer activity up: Sales agreed are 5 % higher year‑on‑year despite lower prices. (Reuters) Rate‑cut buzz: Markets price in a high chance the