Energy Performance Certificates - a guide for residential landlords

Introduction

Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) are required when any building is sold, rented out or constructed and for certain refurbishments. They usually form part of a Home Information Pack (HIP) for domestic properties being marketed for sale.

EPCs give information on a building's energy efficiency in a sliding scale from 'A' (very efficient) to 'G' (least efficient). Every EPC also has a recommendations report showing how you could improve the rating and make the property more attractive to tenants.

This guide is aimed at private residential landlords. It explains when EPCs are required by law, what an energy inspection involves, how you can prepare and what financial assistance is available if you want to improve the energy rating of your properties. You can also find out how to obtain multiple EPCs if you have several similar properties.

Subjects covered in this guide

• Introduction
• What an Energy Performance Certificate is
• Obtaining an Energy Performance Certificate
• What an energy inspection involves
• Acting on Energy Performance Certificate recommendations
• Financial assistance for improving energy efficiency in a rented property
• Energy Performance Certificates for similar rented properties

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