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For many people, a pet isn’t just part of their ideal home, it’s a part of the family. Yet with Zoopla reporting that as little as 7% of its private rented listings are pet-friendly, it’s a dream that is out of reach for many renters.

The majority of tenants in rental properties (55%) now have smart meters, new research shows. Findings from our 2025 Voice of the Landlord and Voice of the Tenant surveys shows they are the third-commonest energy efficiency measure installed in rental properties (after insulation and more efficient gas boilers). Just under half of all landlords have installed them. Another 41% say they will prioritise this energy efficiency measure in future.

The UK private rented sector is currently waiting for the Government’s response to a consultation on raising the minimum energy efficiency standards. The proposals involve raising the minimum Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating for rental properties from E to C by 2030.  

The Government has announced the next steps for the implementation of Awaab’s Law in the social rented sector, which comes into effect in October this year.   So why is this important for private landlords? It’s likely that these proposals will be the model to follow for the private rented sector as Awaab’s Law will be introduced as part of the Renters’ Rights Bill, which will become law later this year.