What is an EPC?
An Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) is a document that provides information about a property’s energy use and typical energy costs. It also recommends ways to reduce energy use and save money.
The certificate provides the property with an energy efficiency rating from A (most efficient) to G (least efficient).
They have been a requirement since 2008.
An EPC is always the responsibility of the seller, vendor or landlord. A property cannot be legally sold or marketed without one.
They have a 10-year lifespan and should be renewed before this timeline if significant works have been carried out.
As an EPC is a snapshot in time, it is not always an accurate reflection of a property in its present condition.
If you have bought a property that has an existing EPC used for marketing purposes and you wanted to know how you could improve the dwelling’s efficiency, we would recommend checking the date of the EPC and if it is not recent it may be worthwhile investing in a more accurate up to date replacement certificate.