King Charles owns over 30 rental homes that 'fail minimum energy efficiency standards'

King Charles owns over 30 rental homes that 'fail minimum energy efficiency standards', according to reports. Charles owns over 30 rental homes on his Sandringham Estate that "fail minimum energy efficiency standards", according to a new investigation.

One tenant explained: "It is very cold and the main problem is the single glazing. It lets out all the heat." They continued to tell The Mirror: "We think it is because King Charles does not like the look of double glazing, but you have to be careful what you say because they are so powerful.

"Many of these properties were built under Queen Victoria and they need to be modernised." A Sandringham spokesperson would not comment on individual properties but told the publication it "invests in an ongoing programme of improvement" and that "energy efficiency was prioritised".

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A shocking report over the weekend revealed that up to one in seven rental homes owned by Prince William ’s £1.3bn Duchy of Cornwall estate have F or G-rated EPCs – below the minimum standard (rating E) legally required for landlords to rent out properties, unless they have a valid exemption in place.

A Sandringham Estate spokesman told The Mirror: "The Sandringham Estate has a mixture of tenancy types, which include a number of older properties and properties of different construction types and heat supplies. The estate continues to invest in an ongoing programme of maintenance and improvement works, with energy efficiency prioritised so that all properties comply with standards contained in the regulations.

"While we do not comment on individual properties, exemptions often exist on the small number that may not fall within the MEES legislation." In response to the findings exposed by an investigation by The Mirror and Channel 4 ’s Dispatches into properties owned by the royal estate, Prince William has pledged to “transform” the rental properties he owns that are failing to meet minimum legal standards.

Prince William recently launched a campaign to end homelessness and for “everyone having a right to a safe and stable home”.