Energy Performance Certificate (EPC)

Highly trained technicians

able to perform quick EPC surveys nationwide

Discover running costs on your property

to understand peak efficiency

Legally required

for rental and sale of properties

Know how your property performs

to improve saleability of your building

The EPC Regulations

There are legal regulations that cover a property’s need for an EPC. Let us explain.

Firstly, as mentioned above, all houses that are sold and rented out need to have a valid EPC. As an EPC lasts for 10 years, this doesn’t need to be a new certificate, but does need to be valid. Landlords need to ensure they have a valid EPC on their property when renting, otherwise they could face fines of up to £5000. And this applies to both commercial and residential properties. The fine also comes with the additional requirement of having the EPC assessment undertaken too.

EPC – How we perform the survey

The survey is undertaken by a qualified and accredited technician that will assess your property and produce a report and certificate based on their findings. The assessment will take a varying amount of time, depending on the size of your property. Naturally, commercial properties take longer to assess, while domestic homes can be assessed more quickly.

While on site, our technician will take into account:

The size of the property
Windows and their sizes and glazing type

The sources of heat on property
Insulation of the property

The benefits

Here are just some of the benefits of having your property assessed by Direct365:

Legal compliance

Ensure you are ticking all the legal boxes you need to in your property.
Straight forward leasing

Agents and tenants will ask for an EPC. Don’t delay making money.
Tenant trust

Having this information ready will encourage tenant trust.
Saving money

Being proactive can help you save money with our efficiency recommendations.

What is an Energy Performance Certificate? (EPC)

An energy performance certificate is exactly what it says on the tin. It’s a measure of your property’s energy performance, giving it a grade banding from A to G. These grades will determine how energy efficient your property is, and what you need to do to further improve efficiency. This certificate was brought in by the government in 2007 to encourage business owners and, more importantly, homeowners, to make their properties more energy efficient. As time has gone on, further regulations have been introduced based on how you use your property and whether you plan to rent or sell the property. You can view the regulations further down the page.

The best thing that an EPC survey shows is how the average running cost of your property can be improved from where it is now. You’ll get to understand the current average costs for energy, and in improving efficiency, what you can expect going forward between different bands.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get an EPC for my property?

An EPC must be undertaken by an accredited assessor who is licensed to check and administer an EPC check. That is because there are several technical processes that make up the grading system, and an independent checker must give an honest assessment of just how energy efficient a property is based on a number of factors.

Is it the law to have an EPC certificate?

It is the law to have an EPC certificate for your property. If you are to sell or rent your property out, there must be a valid EPC in place at your property. To sell your property, there is no lower grade limit for the certificate but if you are planning to rent out the property, your energy efficiency grade must be E or above.

What happens if you let a property without an EPC?

If you let out a property without an EPC you can be fined up to £5000. The average fine is £500, but whatever your fine is, you will also be made to have an energy performance certificate check produced by the local authority.

How often do landlords need to renew an EPC?

When you get an EPC, it is valid for 10 years. Once this 10 year period is over, you should get another EPC, as efficiency differences can become much larger over this period of time. There’s a good chance that your efficiency grade will be lower after 10 years than your previous certificate.

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