Creative Green Energy Services for Landlords
We have been providing EPCs since 2011 and our involvement with the energy efficiency industry ensures that we understand historically how EPCs and the implication of having one as a landlord, as well as its use in installing and or purchasing improvements with either a government subsidy or for cash. We keep a keen eye on legislation and so are aware of recent and forthcoming legislation and the impact that legislation could have on the viability of a property within the private rental sector. We regularly post industry updates via our blogs which is accessible via our home page and through our social media pages.
There must have an EPC:
- to rent out or sell the premises
- when a building under construction is finished
- if there are changes to the number of parts used for separate occupation and these changes involve providing or extending fixed heating, air conditioning or mechanical ventilation systems
You can be fined between £500 and £5,000 based on the rateable value of the building if you don’t make an EPC available to any prospective buyer or tenant.
You must display an EPC by fixing it to your commercial building if all these apply:
- the total useful floor area is over 500 square metres
- the building is frequently visited by the public
- an EPC has already been produced for the building’s sale, rental or construction
The cost of an EPC will depend on the building being assessed. All EPCs are valid for 10 years.