What Is Epc (energy Performance Certificate)?

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EPC or Energy Performance Certificates basically state the energy consumption report of a house or building premise. Landlords and homeowners can benefit by having this kind of cover. House owners, building premise owners and prospective tenants can benefit from this certificate as it states clearly the amount of energy consumed. It guides them to make a sound decision.

If you are planning to rent out a house or building premise, you must be given a copy of a valid EPC. The EPC is included in the Home Information Pack (HIP) that the seller must have completed before starting to market the property. As a landlord, you must have a valid EPC before you can change tenants.

You are not under any restriction to get a new EPC every time you change tenants. However, the downside is that, you stand a risk of a fixed fine if you do not have a valid EPC when you do change tenant. The fine can be repeated if you subsequently do not apply for an EPC.

All the prospective tenants must be provided with a copy of the Energy Performance Certificate and recommendations report. It will prove beneficial to both in the long run. ...
... From tenants perspective, it will help them assess the value of the building. Homeowners or building premise owners can benefit by way of showing a value oriented EPC.

You may need an EPC at a point where a building is to be sold or let out on rent. The house owner must make a copy of a valid EPC. The certificate for the building must b made available free of charge to a prospective buyer or prospective tenant. The prime objective is that the owner must be proactive in obtaining the EPC when putting the building up for sale or rent.

You may wonder if a new EPC will be required when you change a tenant. The answer is no. An EPC can be passed from tenant to tenant. An EPC is basically valid for ten years. The prime benefit of an EPC is that you are likely to attract more interest from buyers and tenants if you have this certificate. A positive rating will highlight the value of the building.

You must realize that an EPC carries two separate charts: one that shows the energy efficiency rating and another that shows the environment impact based on CO2 emissions of the building on a scale from ‘A' to ‘G', whereby ‘A' is the best score.

Sadhana Dhanyal, Expert Author. Information on EPC Faq: EPC FaqAnd: Energy Performance of Buildings