Which properties must have an EPC?
An EPC is needed whenever a property is built, sold or rented. All landlords must order an Energy Performance Certificate for potential buyers or tenants before marketing their properties to sell or let.
What is the lowest acceptable EPC rating?
E”
From 1 April 2018, any new tenancy, renewal or extension, in order to be rented, the building must have a minimum energy rating of “E”. The rating is found on the Energy performance Certificate for the building. From 1 April 2020, the minimum level “E” applies to all tenancies – including existing.
Do I need a valid EPC?
It is a legal requirement to have a valid Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) when a building is sold, rented or constructed. Your property’s EPC needs to be available to potential buyers as soon as you start to market your property for sale or rent.
Do I need a new EPC if I change my boiler?
A new EPC may be wanted for example if a replacement boiler is fitted? An EPC cannot be amended or updated. If you want to capture the benefits of any energy efficiency measure that has been installed, a new EPC will need to be commissioned, for which a new survey will be required.
What are the new EPC rules?
The Bill requires that the regulations will change to mean all new tenancies must have an energy performance certificate (EPC) rating of at least Band C from 31 December 2025. For existing tenancies, this will apply from 31 December 2028.
Can you let a property with an EPC rating of F?
It is now unlawful for a landlord or agent to rent out a domestic property with an EPC rating of F or G, unless they have a valid exemption in place. This includes properties rented on an assured tenancy, regulated tenancy, or domestic agricultural tenancy.
Does an EPC expire?
An EPC is valid for 10 years and can be used multiple times during this period. The EPC will expire after 10 years and a new EPC (valid for the next 10 years) should be produced if the property is marketed for sale or rent at that time.
Does an EPC certificate expire?
Do solar panels improve EPC?
Will installing solar PV increase the EPC rating? Installing solar PV can improve a property’s EPC rating though this depends on multiple factors. To receive the higher tariff, the FIT licensee will require the property to have level D or higher before the eligibility date.
What EPC rating is needed to rent out a property?
On 1st April 2020, the new MEES rules expanded to all existing lets. From this point, an EPC rating of an E or above is required to let your property at all.
Can I rent a property with an EPC rating of E?
Current law states that a rental property must have an EPC rating of E or above. Those with larger portfolios were more likely to consider selling, with 58 per cent of landlords with six to 10 properties saying that they had thought about selling some or all of their properties.
How often should EPC be done?
10 years
An EPC is valid for 10 years and can be used multiple times during this period. The EPC will expire after 10 years and a new EPC (valid for the next 10 years) should be produced if the property is marketed for sale or rent at that time.
What are the content requirements for an EPC?
EPC content requirements. An energy performance certificate (EPC) must be issued by an energy assessor who is accredited to produce EPCs for that particular category of building. [9] An EPC must express the asset rating of the building and include a reference value such as a current legal standard or benchmark.
Do I need an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC)?
In most circumstances, the landlord and their agent must ensure that an energy performance certificate (EPC) has been commissioned for a building before it is put on the market for rent.
When is the asset rating of a building required in EPC?
From 9 January 2013, when a building or building unit is offered for sale or rent, the asset rating of the building in the EPC must be stated in commercial media where one is available.
Are EPCs required in Northern Ireland?
This document is part of a suite of documents that explains the requirement for EPCs, display energy certificates, and air conditioning inspections in England and Wales only. Buildings in Northern Ireland and Scotland are subject to separate regulatory requirements and are not covered by or referred to in this guidance.