What is an EPC?: Information on Energy Performance Certificates and their importance in property lettings and sales.
What is an EPC? – Energy Performance Certificate
An Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) is a legal requirement for properties being sold, rented, or built in the UK. It provides a rating from A (most efficient) to G (least efficient), helping tenants and buyers understand the property’s energy efficiency and potential running costs.
Why is an EPC Important?
- Legal Requirement – An EPC is mandatory for all rental properties in England and Wales.
- Improves Property Appeal – A better EPC rating can make your property more attractive to tenants.
- Lower Energy Costs – Improving energy efficiency can reduce utility bills for tenants.
- Compliance with Regulations – Landlords must ensure their property meets the minimum EPC rating of E to legally rent it out.
What Does an EPC Include?
An EPC report provides:
- The property’s current and potential energy efficiency rating
- Estimated energy costs for heating, lighting, and hot water
- Recommendations for improvements to boost efficiency and reduce energy bills
- Details on carbon dioxide emissions
How to Get an EPC?
An EPC must be issued by a certified Domestic Energy Assessor (DEA). At Charles Morley, we can arrange an EPC assessment for your property and guide you through any necessary improvements to meet legal standards.
Need an EPC for Your Property?
If you’re a landlord looking to sell or rent out your property, contact Charles Morley today. Our team will ensure your property complies with EPC regulations, keeping you on the right side of the law while enhancing your property’s appeal!
EPCS – FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is an EPC?
EPC stands for energy performance certificate, and it provides an energy efficiency category to your properties. The categories range from A to G, with A the most energy-efficient and G the least. The EPC also indicates your property’s environmental impact through its carbon dioxide emissions. You must have an EPC conducted by a qualified domestic energy assessor.
Is an EPC mandatory?
Landlords have been legally required to obtain an EPC for their properties since the 1st of October 2008. The EPC has to be valid at the time of a new letting.
For how long is an EPC valid?
EPCs are valid for ten years and can cover multiple tenancies within this period.
How do landlords organise an EPC?
We can arrange for a qualified domestic energy assessor to carry out an EPC on your property.
