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 EPC FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How long does my epc last ?

The EPC Certificate lasts 10 years, and can be used as many times as you like within this period. For example if your house is on the market, and for whatever reason is withdrawm the same epc can be reused if the property returns for sale, or to let within that same 10 year period.

How do I check my epc is valid ?

All epcs once completed are lodged on a national database. Simply follow the link below which takes you to the landmark website and input your property postcode as requested.All official epcs will be listed. Remember to check the expiry date to check if still valid.

What is an energy assessment ?

An energy assessment it what the energy assessor needs to carry out to produce the epc. This involves visiting your property and assessing various elements which inpact the epc rating. These include the heating sytem, property construction, levels of wall and loft insulation etc. The assessor then puts this information into a software system to produce the epc certificate.

My property has no heating system do I still require an epc ?

If the property is a residential dwelling then an epc is always required irrespective of whether a heating system is present. The assumpion is made that when a property is lived in there will be a need for some kind of heating and therefore least energy efficient system is selected. There is however an exemption for certian commecial properties where there is a low heating demand and no fixed heating present. Follow the link below to find out more.

 

Why is the epc rating of my property so low ?

There are a number of factors that will determine the epc rating. The most significant is the type of heating system that is installed within the property, for example a new mains gas powered condensing boiler is significantly more efficient than an old electric storage heater. Other main contributing factors include the type and date of property construction, and levels of loft and wall insulation. For example a 19th Century victorian property with no loft insulation and electric heating is certainly going to achive a much lower rating than a new build property which must be built to current building regualtions and have a modern heating system.

Do I need to carry out the recommendations on the epc before I can sell my house ?

No, the recommendations contained within the epc are purely for information purposes, giving the prospective buyer information on things they can do to increase the energy efficiency of the property if they buy the house.

Why are the fuel costs on the epc different from my actual fuel costs ?

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