Who needs an EPC?
Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) give information on how to make your home more
energy efficient and reduce carbon dioxide emissions. All homes bought, sold or rented require an EPC.
What does it look like?
The EPC provides a rating of the properties energy efficiency and displays this as a
graph, similar to those found on kitchen appliances. It doesn’t look at the appliances, but rather the performance of the building itself in areas such as heating and lighting.
Ratings come on a scale of A-G, with A being the best rating. Most homes in the UK have a band D-E rating for both the Energy Efficiency and Environmental Impact.
Minimum Energy Efficiency Standard
There is now a requirement for any properties rented out in the private rented sector to normally have a minimum energy performance rating of E on an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC). The regulations came into force for new lets and renewals of tenancies with effect from 1st April 2018 and for all existing tenancies on 1st April 2020. It will be unlawful to rent a property which breaches the requirement for a minimum E rating, unless there is an applicable exemption.
A civil penalty of up to £4,000 will be imposed for breaches.
For most landlords this will mean that they will no longer be able to rent out a property with a rating of F or G after April 1st 2018.
--For the most cost effective way to achieve the required E rating contact--
Mekon Services
How long is your EPC valid for?
If a property is being sold or rented the EPC must be less than 10 years old.
How long does it take to get an EPC?
Time on site will be between 30 mins and 1 hour depending on the size of the property.
*** All EPCs will be turned around within 24 hours of visiting the property***
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