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Are you ready for EPCs?

19th September 2008

EPCs (or less ominously - Energy Performance Certificates) are looming, but what are the facts?

When: 1st October 2008

What: The EPC is a report which consists of two sections: The Environmental Impact Rating and The Energy Efficiency Rating. The Environmental Impact Rating measures your properties CO2 emissions and its respective effect on the environment. Categorised in an easy to read bar chart you will be able to see which grade from A-G (A being the best and G the worst) your property falls in to. The Energy Efficiency Rating quantifies how much energy your property uses and again categorises in the same way from A-G.

Why: The EPC is a requirement of the EU's Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) which was passed in 2003 to be fully enforced in England and Wales by 2009. As you might gather from the its name this directive endeavours to improve the energy efficiency and carbon emissions produced by our buildings by firstly classifying them and then offering advice via a recommendation report including a suggested potential rating. Better energy efficiency also means cheaper fuel costs and happier tenants.

How: There are lots of EPC providers to choose from - some with good feedback and some...not so good. So the team here at Landlord Nanny have done the homework for you and identified what we feel is one of the best providers in the marketplace, teaming up with ERS (Energy Reports and Surveys Ltd). ERS is one of the UK's largest providers of energy reports having recruited, trained and directly employed over 100 high calibre Domestic Energy Assessors. With a tried and tested infrastructure ERS is a proven service that we are happy to recommend. Click here to find out more...

Summary: So from October the 1st all properties that are marketed for rent, or have tenancy agreements renewed will be legally required to have an EPC compiled. This is to say that any property available for rent (including those available before October 1st) must have an EPC provided free of charge to prospective tenants. EPCs will also be necessary for any property which has a renewed agreement after October 1st, so if this applies to you, why not beat the rush and start making some enquiries?

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