Q Why do I need an Energy Performance Certificate for my rented property now?

A It's a legal requirement, in England and Wales, that a landlord must be able to show a valid EPC to all new tenants after 1st October 2008.

Q How long does an EPC last ?

A An EPC lasts for 10 years.

Q When should I instruct to get the survey done?

A Allow 14 days before you market your property

"A seller, landlord, or head-leasee should make a proper request to a provider for an EPC in good time and at least 14 days before it is required to avoid any penalty charges."
The full document can be downloaded from the CLG EPBD website at
www.communities.gov.uk/publications/planningandbuilding/epcrequirements

Q How much does an EPC cost?

A Costs vary, but our costs are fixed and are inclusive with no VAT to pay.

Q How long does it take to get the energy performance certificate?

A Once the survey of the property is under way - this can last from 1 to 2 hours - the data is entered into a secure database. This produces the certificate, which can be emailed in PDF format. So around 24 hours at most.

If required, we can produce a colour hardcopy which could be laminated - please ask for details.

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