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EPC basics
Q.
How do I know if I need an EPC?
An EPC (Energy Performance Certificate) is required when a property is marketed for
renting purposes or sale – it is a legal document that provides prospective buyers/
tenants with an indication of the energy performance of that property.
In addition, a property may need an EPC for any government policy that helps with
improvements on the property – a good example of this is MEES, where domestic
properties being rented must achieve an E rating or above in order to be rented.
More information at:
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/domestic-private-rented-propertyminimum-energy-efficiency-standard-landlord-guidance
Conveyancing solicitors should be able to confirm whether
the property transaction requires an EPC. More information on
EPC’s and the circumstances they are required can be found at:
www.gov.uk/buy-sell-your-home/energy-performance-certificates
Q.
I already have an EPC. How long is it valid for &
How do I check if my EPC is still valid?
EPC’s should be checked by visiting:
www.gov.uk/find-energy-certificate
Here you have the option to
search for an energy certificate
(of various types) by using
postcode, street name and
town, or if you already know
the certificate number (a
unique number given to
each certificate). An EPC is
valid for 10 years from the time
it was ‘lodged’. The lodgement
date is the date at which the EPC is uploaded onto the central EPC register – a
government hosted website. The EPC states clearly when the certificate is valid until.
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