Domestic Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs)
It is now a legal requirement for all properties being sold or offered for rent to have an EPC. This is a result of an EU directive aimed at improving the energy efficiency of buildings.
In the UK the government has already dealt with this requirement in the sales process for residential property by making EPCs part of the Home Information Pack (HIP).
For rental property it became mandatory to have an EPC for any property being marketed for rent from 1st October 2008.
Sellers and landlords will need to provide an EPC to all prospective purchasers and tenants. Failure to do so may result in a fine of £200 or more from Trading Standards Officers.
What do EPCs tell you?
Energy Performance Certificates tell you how efficent your property is on a scale from A-G, similar to what you would see on an electrical appliance, with Band A the most efficient and Band G the least efficient.
The certificate also tells you, on a scale of A-G, about carbon impact of the property on the environment. Better rated properties are those with low carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions.
The average property in the UK is in band D-E for both ratings. The certificate includes recommendations to improve the energy efficiency of the property, which in turn saves you money and lowers carbon emissions, thus improving the environment.
EPCs are valid for 10 years.
The certificate also tells you, on a scale of A-G, about carbon impact of the property on the environment. Better rated properties are those with low carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions.
The average property in the UK is in band D-E for both ratings. The certificate includes recommendations to improve the energy efficiency of the property, which in turn saves you money and lowers carbon emissions, thus improving the environment.
EPCs are valid for 10 years.
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