Unfit for a King.. or his tenants

30 royal rentals fail energy standards at Sandringham

- NICK SOMMERLAD

THE King owns dozens of rental properties on his Sandringham Estate that fail minimum energy efficiency standards for landlords.

We previously revealed that the Duchy of Cornwall is leaving vulnerable tenants at risk of fuel poverty, and some are living in cold, damp and mouldy homes.

Now, after examining Energy Performance Certificates for scores on the West Norfolk estate, we have found more than 30 properties fail to meet the minimum requirements.

One tenant said: "It is very cold and the main problem is the single glazing.

It lets out all the heat.

"Some tenants have single-glazed windows that are completely rotten.

"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.

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