£7,500 off a heat pump
Boiler Upgrade Scheme
Grant toward an air or ground source heat pump in England and Wales. Your MCS installer applies for you. Available to landlords.
Grants and funding
Don't pay for what someone else will fund.
Several schemes can cut the cost of reaching C. Eligibility usually depends on the property, the tenant or the area.
Short answer
Landlords can reduce the cost of reaching EPC C with the Boiler Upgrade Scheme (£7,500 toward a heat pump), ECO4 and the Great British Insulation Scheme (supplier-funded insulation for eligible homes), Warm Homes Plan support and, in Wales, Nest.
Schemes
Funding worth checking first.
Insulation and heating for eligible tenants
ECO4
Energy supplier funding, usually linked to tenant benefits or low income, for insulation and heating upgrades in low-rated homes.
Single insulation measures
Great British Insulation Scheme
Supplier-funded insulation for homes in council tax bands A–D (A–E in Wales) with lower EPC ratings, and some low-income households.
£15bn programme
Warm Homes Plan
The government's plan for home upgrades, including support routes for low-income households and the private rented sector.
Free advice and upgrades
Nest (Wales)
Welsh Government scheme offering advice and, for eligible households, free energy efficiency improvements.
GOV.UK checker
Find grants near you
Official tool to find schemes you may qualify for based on the property and household.
Funding tips
Get more from the grants.
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Money and funding
Stack the grants
The Boiler Upgrade Scheme, ECO4, the Great British Insulation Scheme and Warm Homes funding can each cover part of the cost. Eligibility often depends on the tenant or area.
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Money and funding
Ask your lender about green finance
Many buy-to-let lenders offer better rates or further advances for energy efficiency works. Improving the EPC may also improve your borrowing terms.
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Money and funding
Check the tax treatment
Some improvements may count as repairs, others as capital improvements. Ask your accountant before you start so you can plan the timing.
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Money and funding
Get three quotes and check accreditation
Use TrustMark and MCS registered installers. It protects your warranty, grant eligibility and exemption evidence.
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Money and funding
Price in the rent and the void
Better-rated homes let faster and cost tenants less to heat. Factor lower voids and fewer arrears into the payback.
Questions
Common questions
Can landlords get the Boiler Upgrade Scheme?
Yes. Private landlords in England and Wales can get £7,500 toward an air or ground source heat pump through an MCS installer.
Do grants depend on the tenant?
ECO4 and parts of the Great British Insulation Scheme often depend on the tenant's income or benefits, so talk to your tenant.
Sources
- Boiler Upgrade Scheme (GOV.UK)
- Great British Insulation Scheme (GOV.UK)
- Energy Company Obligation (Ofgem)
- Warm Homes Plan (GOV.UK, January 2026)
Checked 18 September 2026. Regulations can change: always confirm on GOV.UK.
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