Residential Energy Performance Certificate Quote

You will require an energy performance certificate if;

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  A property is privately or publicly rented
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  A property is privately or publicly sold
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  A property is used as a holiday or short term rental
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  A lender requires it for an energy savings grant

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Existing EPC is over 10 years old

Contrary to what some agents may still claim, there is no need to commission a new EPC if your current one is not older than 10 years. There is also no need to update the certificate should you upgrade the boiler or make significant changes to the property, unless they trigger building regulations and the need to comply with Part L - if so we can provide the services to assist in these cases. 

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You are likely to be fined should you fail to comply with getting an EPC carried out. Below is a short summary of the financial penalties that can be levied​;

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• Failure to Provide an EPC: £500 - £5,000 (depending on the property).
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  Renting Out a Non-Compliant Property (F or G Rated): £2,000 - £4,000.
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  Failure to Display EPC on Marketing Materials: £200.
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  Failure to Commission EPC Before Marketing: £200.
  

If you are a landlord, you must ensure that your property or properties company with the Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards or you may be subject to further fines.

• The Minimum Energy Efficiency Standard (MEES) requires that rental properties in England and Wales meet at least an E rating on their EPC.
• Landlords who rent out properties that do not meet the minimum energy rating (F or G ratings) can be fined if they haven't made the necessary improvements.
• The fines are based on the breach's duration:For a less than 3-month breach, landlords can be fined up to £2,000.
• For a breach of more than 3 months, the fine can be up to £4,000.
• Additionally, landlords may face a publication penalty, which could damage their reputation, as the breach details may be published.