An EPC is valid for 10 years and can be reused as many times as required within that period.
The regulations require an EPC to be commissioned if there is no valid EPC for that building before a building is put on the market.
Before marketing a building for sale or rent a person acting on behalf of the seller or landlord (for example, the estate or letting agent) must be satisfied that an EPC has been commissioned for that building.
An EPC must be produced by an accredited energy assessor who is a member of a government-approved accreditation scheme.
All advertisements in the commercial media must clearly show the energy rating of the building (where this is available).
The regulations require an EPC to be given free of charge to the person who becomes the buyer or tenant of the building.
An EPC shows the energy efficiency rating on an A–G rating scale for a building
The EPC includes recommendations on how to improve energy efficiency.
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If you are a professional Domestic Energy Assessor (DEA) or Commercial Energy Assessor (NDEA) and are committed to providing a professional, value-based service to clients then you should consider joining the GO LOCAL EPC Alliance.
The aims of the organisation are straightforward and simple -
"to provide prospective clients with information and contact details of Energy Assessors whose drive is to provide quality service and relevant advice, at a fair price."
The service is cloud-based where Assessors select the postcodes they service and visitors enter the postcode of the property receiving your contact details and information.
For more information just complete the form and you will receive the GO LOCAL EPC information pack. Alternatively just call 01253 486 919.
THE DOMESTIC PRIVATE RENTED PROPERTY MINIMUM STANDARD
Guidance for landlords and Local Authorities on the minimum level of energy efficiency required to let domestic property under the Energy Efficiency (Private Rented Property) (England and Wales) Regulations 2015, as amended.
This section is a distillation of the published Government regulations and was correct at the time of incorporating within the GO LOCAL EPC site. For a copy of the full original document please select this link THE DOMESTIC PRIVATE RENTED PROPERTY MINIMUM STANDARD. This publication is licensed under the terms of the Open Government Licence v3.0 except where otherwise stated.
GO LOCAL EPC
Welcome to the home of "Go Local EPC". This is an alliance of independent EPC Assessors, who are both fully accredited by the Government and insured to undertake this most important assessment. Whilst at one level you have to have an EPC in order to sell, rent, or lease your property more importantly a poor EPC can affect its value. The members of "Go Local EPC" are experienced and knowledgeable producing quality reports that can support you in a positive manner.
There are NO fees or charges for using this, your price won't increase. You are dealing directly with your "Go Local EPC" only paying what you agree with them.
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