NRLA partners with Kamma Climate to help landlords cut EPC upgrade costs

The National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA) has entered a partnership with Kamma Climate, with the aim of helping its members cut costs on energy upgrades.

Under the partnership, NRLA members will receive free access to Kamma Climate's Property Upgrade Tool, which uses property data to identify potential improvements.

As part of this new partnership, NRLA members will also benefit from a 5% discount on the cost of an in-person retrofit assessment. You can read more about the benefits that this new relationship will bring to members here.

Members will also be able to generate a free, property-specific upgrade plan in around two minutes.

PRS homes in England and Wales will be required to meet higher energy efficiency standards by October 2030, unless a valid exemption applies. The government has set a maximum required investment of £10,000 per property.

Kamma Climate estimates that its approach to optimising upgrade recommendations can bring average improvement costs down to approximately £4,500, although actual costs will depend on individual property characteristics and the measures required.

“With a £10,000 cost cap and a 2030 deadline approaching, getting those decisions right matters,” said Ben Beadle, CEO at the NRLA.

“Landlords cannot afford to spend thousands of pounds on measures that turn out to be unnecessary or ineffective.

“That's why this partnership is so important.

“We're giving our members free access to practical, property-specific information to help them understand their options, avoid unnecessary expenditure and make informed decisions.”

Orla Shields, CEO at Kamma, added: “The government has set a cap of £10,000 per property, our cost optimisation technology can bring that cost down right now, helping more landlords to take action earlier, protecting their investments and reducing bills for tenants.

“We want every NRLA member to see their cheapest route to C before they spend anything.”