Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs)

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As of 21 May 2010, homes which are put on the market for sale will no longer require a HIP. 

An Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) will still be required. It is the responsibility of the Seller to commission the EPC prior to any marketing of their property, although marketing may commence before the EPC is received.

Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) tell you how energy efficient a property is on a scale of A-G. The most efficient properties - which should have the lowest fuel bills - are in band A. The Certificate also explains on a scale of A-G, the impact the property has on the environment. Better-rated properties should have less impact through carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions.

The average property in the UK is in bands D-E for both ratings. The Certificate includes recommendations on ways to improve the property's energy efficiency to save money and help the environment.

Green Compliance supplies EPCs as part of the standard HIP and also for rental properties which have their own EPC requirements.

Rental Properties
Since 1st October 2008 all commercial and domestic rental properties have required an EPC before they can be rented out. The requirement for the EPC is triggered initially by a change in tenant and is then valid for the next ten years.

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We can arrange for EPCs to be carried out on all your rental properties – this can be done either as required on change of tenant or, should you wish, on a bulk basis by our nationwide team of qualified, employed Domestic Energy Assessors (who are all CRB checked).

Additionally as part of our comprehensive service we can project manage, complete stock condition reports on a large or small scale and complete Housing Health and Safety Rating System Assessments.

For further advice and details of how we can assist you, please contact us.