New proposals for decent and warm homes – Decent Homes and Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards explained

In 2025, the UK government is asking for views on changes to the Decent Homes Standard (DHS) and Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) for social and private rented homes. These consultations, open until 10 September 2025, aim to improve the quality and energy efficiency of homes—especially focusing on things like condition and warmth. The proposed changes include stricter rules on building repairs, preventing damp and mould, and making homes more energy efficient by aiming for an EPC rating of C or better

We’re holding an information session to help explain what the consultations are about and how you can share your views. Officials from the Decent Homes and Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards teams will be there to talk through the proposals and what they could mean for you as a resident. There will be time for questions and open discussion.

Closed captions will be available.

The consultations close at 11:45pm on 10 September 2025. You can read more and share your views using the links below:

Decent Homes consultation here:

Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards consultation here:

Please note that to book your place and receive the zoom link and details for the sessions you need to click the ‘Book a Place’ button below and add your details. Just adding to the calendar is not enough.