 Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) became mandatory for all Landlords renting property from October 1, 2008. Landlords must now be able to show new tenants a copy of the building's EPC before they sign the rental contract.
An EPC records the energy efficiency of the property that the tenant wishes to let. A property with a low energy efficiency will result in the tenant paying more in utility costs when compared to a property with a high level of energy efficiency. Clearly, more efficient properties will be easier to rent after October 2008.
Landlords can obtain energy certificates on your properties by completing the form below. We will arrange for our colleagues from Michaelis Energy Assessors to contact you and discuss your legal requirements in full. Michaelis are a respected name in the field, they also undertake the production of Hips Packs for sellers and landlords. A typical survey from them will measure the thermal efficiency of your building, rate the efficiency of the boiler and appliances and return a grading to you between A and G.
Michaelis came highly recommended to us and we have found the quality and speed of their work to be excellent. Importantly, we have also found their charges to be very reasonable. They undertake work on single family dwellings, HMO's and even entire property portfolios including blocks of apartments. Costs vary according to size and number of certificates required.
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