Who is exempt from EPC?

You don’t need an Energy Performance Certificate ( EPC ) if you can demonstrate that the building is any of these: listed or officially protected and the minimum energy performance requirements would unacceptably alter it. a temporary building only going to be used for 2 years or less.

What are EPC requirements?

From 1 April 2018, all rented property (both domestic and non-domestic) which is to have a new tenancy must have an EPC rating of at least “E”. From 1 April 2020, all domestic lettings (including existing) must achieve an “E” rating or better. Our article explaining more about minimum energy efficiency is here.

What are the new EPC rules?

The new 2025 EPC regulations From 2025, it is proposed that rented property will need to have a rating of ‘C’ or above. The change is to be phased in, starting with new tenancies of six months or more of residential property from 2025 followed by all tenancies from 2028.

When must EPC be obtained?

For newly constructed buildings it is the responsibility of the builder to provide an EPC to the person who commissioned the construction of the building, within five days of completion. An EPC must be obtained before a building is marketed for sale or rent.

How do I get an EPC report?

How do I get an EPC certificate? If you need an energy performance certificate for your home, you can visit the Landmark website to find a registered domestic assessor in your area. You can also search through the EPC certificate ratings of other properties in your area for free.

How can a property be EPC exempt?

EPC Exemptions

1. building is listed or officially protected and the minimum energy performance requirements would unacceptably alter it;
2. a temporary building only going to be used for 2 years or less;
3. residential building that will be used for less than four months of the year;

Is it illegal to rent a property without an EPC?

It is against the law to advertise a property for rent without an EPC. If you didn’t know you had to see an EPC before you signed a tenancy agreement, and you have learned that your home does not have one, you can make a complaint to your local Trading Standards office.

How much does EPC cost?

How much do EPCs cost? It costs between £60 and £120 to get your property on the EPC register. Since costs vary, it is worth shopping around and comparing a few different quotes — as long as you make sure your assessor is registered.

How long is EPC valid?

10 years
An EPC gives a property an energy efficiency rating from A (most efficient) to G (least efficient) and is valid for 10 years.

How long do EPC exemptions last?

Do I need an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC)? Each registered exemption is valid for five years. In addition, from 1st April 2018 any property let on a new tenancy or a fixed term renewal must meet the new minimum EPC rating of E or higher.

What is the penalty for not having an EPC?

Penalties for not having an EPC. The penalty for failing to make an EPC available to any prospective buyer or tenant when selling or letting non-dwellings is fixed, in most cases, at 12.5 per cent of the rateable value of the building, with a default penalty of £750 where the formula cannot be applied.

Can I do an EPC myself?

You cannot issue an EPC yourself and you might be offered the services via an estate or letting agent, however to get the best EPC cost, make sure you get the assessment completed directly.

What are the requirements for producing an EPC?

For the purposes of producing the EPC, the activity within the building should be specified in line with business activity typical of the use class and the most energy intensive fit-out adopted in line with Part L of the Building Regulations in force when the building was built

When to refer to CLG publications on EPC?

LACORS recommends that CLG’s publications on EPCs are duly referred to when Trading Standards respond to enquiries about EPCs for non-dwellings. In offering this advice LACORS wishes to make it clear that legislation may change over time and the advice given is based on the information available at the time the opinion was produced.

How does the Energy Performance Certificate ( EPC ) work?

An EPC shows the energy efficiency rating on an A–G rating scale for a building The EPC includes recommendations on how to improve energy efficiency. The EPC may also include information showing which of the recommendations would be eligible for finance under the Green Deal scheme, if they were carried out

When do you need to register an EPC exemption?

In either case, once the exemption comes to an end, you need to try again to improve the EPC rating of the property, or register a further exemption. Register this exemption if you have evidence showing that making energy efficiency improvements to your property would devalue it by more than 5%.