An EPC is an official document issued by accredited energy assessors that determines the energy efficiency of homes. It costs typically between £45 and £100 depending on the size of your property. These certificates are legally required. Always ask for an original before purchasing an apartment / flat or a house. Energy Performance Certificates are […]
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Energy Performance Rating C – A Landlord’s Guide to EPCs 2023
A valid EPC certification or EPC rating are crucial when you’re a landlord. It has a huge impact on the value of your home worth, the amount it will cost to maintain and how well-known it will be when you rent it to tenants. As the law and the government guidelines evolving over the last […]
Do I Need to Renew an EPC During a Current Tenancy?
EPC Requirements and Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) for Rental Properties – What Landlords Need to Know Since 1st April 2020, landlords are unable to create new tenancies in England and Wales without an EPC rating of E or above. Approximately 6% of UK dwellings might not pass the new rules the new rules, and […]
Top 12 Ways to Improve Your Energy Efficiency at Home & Save Money
Have you considered how small habits and changes to your home could result in a huge impact on the environment? Not to mention your pocket! These tips below could save you over £100 per year on your energy bills. One of the most fundamental habits to establish and maintain is to ensure that you shut […]
Proposed Bill: Energy Performance Minimum Rating C For Rental Properties by 2025
The current energy crisis, gas and electricity bills that makes eyes water has brought even more attention to the matter energy efficiency in Britain’s homes and businesses. Therefore, landlords should be aware of the ways that energy efficiency affects their business and their purchase to let. What landlords are particularly required to be aware of […]