From 1 April 2020, landlords must not continue letting a relevant domestic property if the property has an EPC rating of F or G (as shown on a valid EPC).
Landlords were encouraged to take action as soon as possible to ensure that their properties reach EPC E by the deadline of 1 April 2020.
Landlords must make energy efficiency improvements which should raise the EPC rate to a minimum E before they let the property. Landlords can claim an exemption from this prohibition on letting if the rating is below E.
New proposals are to increase the rating to “C” or above from 2025. Any newly rented properties will need a rating of at least a C and any existing tenancies will have until 2028 to do the same. The changes are to ensure energy-efficient homes meet the government net-zero carbon targets.
An EPC survey is a “non-invasive survey.” Our assessors can offer you a free telephone consultation on the existing EPC. They can also give general improvement recommendations to comply with the current or upcoming regulations.
We do offer a service called Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards Report.
A qualified Domestic/Commercial Energy assessor will visit your property and complete a MEES survey.
The assessor will then create a report with recommendations and explain in detail the cost-effective ways to improve the rating.
Please note: We do not recommend any companies or contractors for improvement measures. Should you choose to carry out the recommendations, you will have to do it on your own.