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From 1 April 2023, a landlord will be unable to continue to let commercial property that has an EPC rating lower than “E” without a legitimate reason. Please ask for more information.

It is a legal requirement to have a valid Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) when a building is sold, rented or constructed.

To have full understanding regard Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) and Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) regulations, Please contact us for more information.

Failure to comply with the regulations or a request to produce relevant documents from an enforcer may result in the issue of a penalty charge (upto 5K) notice.

An Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, its bang in the middle of the range (from A, the best, to G, the worst). Most of the older properties here will have ratings of F or G, and some of the newer ones could score as high as B.

An Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) is valid for 10 years from the date of issue. During this period, it can be used for property sales, lettings, or improvement planning. However, if you've made significant energy efficiency upgrades (like insulation, heating, or solar panels), it's recommended to get a new EPC to reflect your property's improved performance and boost its value.

An EPC assessment typically takes 30 to 60 minutes, depending on the size and complexity of the property. During the visit, a qualified Domestic Energy Assessor will inspect key elements like insulation, heating systems, windows, and property layout to determine the home’s energy efficiency rating. You'll usually receive your official EPC report within 24 to 48 hours after the assessment.

An EPC (Energy Performance Certificate) rates a property's environmental impact from A (most efficient) to G (least efficient) based on estimated carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions. These calculations use standard assumptions about average occupancy and typical energy usage, which means they might not fully reflect how energy is actually consumed by the current residents. However, your EPC will also show the property’s potential CO₂ output if energy-saving recommendations are followed. This allows you to compare the property's current performance with its improvement potential, and benchmark it against other UK homes. Key features shown in the EPC include: Current and potential CO₂ emissions Environmental impact rating (A–G scale) Recommendations to reduce energy waste and improve efficiency Estimated energy cost savings.

The Minimum Energy Efficiency Regulations (the Regulations) apply to all privately rented properties in England and Wales which are legally required to have an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC), and which are let on a relevant tenancy type. See the guidance documents for the definition of relevant tenancy.