Energy Performance Certificate (EPC)

EPCs have been compulsory since 2010, whether you are selling the property or letting it out. From 1st April 2018 it has been a legal requirement for Private landlords to no longer be able to rent out a property with a rating of F or G. A minimum standard rating of E or higher is required before renting out their property. As of 1 April 2020, these new Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) also affect residential properties with existing tenants in place.

An EPC tells the potential buyer or renter how energy efficient your property is, and rates this on an alphabetic scale – from A (highest; very efficient) to G (lowest; very inefficient).

What happens during the assessment

An energy assessor will need access to your entire property during the assessment. They look at a range of different factors, including:

Primary heating controls including the boiler and other heating controls such as radiators and storage heaters

Any secondary heat sources, including renewable energy sources

Insulation – whether there is any cavity or loft insulation in your property

Lighting – what lighting is being used in the property, and whether this is energy saving or low energy

Windows – whether you have single, double, or triple glazed windows

The age, construction and size of your property

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Your Inspection takes place on the chosen day by one of our qualified Domestic Energy Assessors (DEAs)

How do I find out if I have an EPC already

You can find out whether you have a current EPC by using the link below and entering your property information.

England, Wales and Northern Ireland – https://www.gov.uk/find-energy-certificate