ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATES (EPCs)

Energy performance certificates (EPCs) will provide prospective purchasers and tenants with an assessment of the properties energy consumption rating. This is similar to an appliance efficiency rating. It is now law that any prospective purchaser / tenant should be given a copy of an EPC relating to the property. Under current legislation the EPC will be valid for ten years (However if significant changes to the energy performance of the property are made, a new certificate will have to obtained). Failure to supply an EPC to a prospective tenant may lead to prosecution by the Trading Standards Department of the Council and can currently incur a fine of £200.00. It is the Vendor / landlord’s responsibility to ensure that an EPC is available.