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NEW EPC legislation (Important Information for Landlords)
From 1st October 2008 landlords will need to provide an EPC to prospective tenants, the first time you let or re-let your property The Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) gives home owners, tenants and buyers information on the energy efficiency of their property. It gives the building a standard energy and carbon emission efficiency grade from ‘A’ to ‘G’, where ‘A’ is the best and with the average to date being D/E.
What else does the certificate do?
EPCs are measured using the same calculations for all homes, so you can compare the energy efficiency of different properties.
Part of the EPC is a recommendation report which will list the potential rating that your home could achieve, if you made changes. The report lists improvements that you could carry out and how this would change the energy and carbon emission rating of the property.
You can use this information to:
• cut your fuel bills
• improve energy performance in your home
• help cut carbon emissions
Does everyone need an EPC?
The EPC is required by law when a building is constructed, sold or put up for rent.
So you will only need a certificate if you are:
a homeowner – all sellers of homes need to ensure that they provide a Home Information Pack which includes an EPC for potential buyers
a builder – an EPC needs to be provided to buyers of newly built properties from 6 April 2008
a landlord – you will need to provide an EPC which will be valid for ten years, to prospective tenants, the first time you let or re-let your property after 1 October 2008
Will EPCs be needed across the UK?
EPCs only apply to England and Wales. Northern Ireland and Scotland are producing their own regulations.
How do you get an EPC?
EPCs can only be produced as a result of a survey by an ‘accredited’ Domestic Energy Assessor. They are used to collect standard information on the property including its size, how it is constructed and its hot water and heating systems.
How much will it cost?
The price of an EPC is set by the accredited organizations which issue them. When you obtain a Home Information Pack, then the overall cost should include that of an EPC. If you apply for an EPC on its own then the cost for an average house is approximately £100.
How long will it take to get one?
Obtaining an EPC for an average sized home is likely to take the same time as that for a house valuation report which has to be prepared when a property is put up for sale. The exact time will vary from property to property.
Making improvements
The recommendation report which will give you information about:
• suggested improvements (such as fitting loft insulation)
• the approximate cost
• possible cost savings per year if the improvements are made
You do not have to act on the recommendations contained in the recommendation report. However, if you do decide to do so, then it could make your property more attractive for sale or rent by making it more energy efficient. You will also contribute to cutting carbon emissions.
Public buildings
Certain public buildings must have a Display Energy Certificate (DEC) which contains similar information as an EPC to enable visitors and users of the building to see its energy efficiency rating. Follow the link below for more information.
020 8560 8280 
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