EPC for Landlords
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The energy rating can help rent out your property. They indicate to a prospective buyer or tenant how energy efficient the home is. It should also provide information that may help to reduce the running cost of the property. EPC's on all rented property will be required from October 1st this year,however they are valid for 10 years irrespective of how many times the property changes occupier.Why not take advantage of our favourable rates and book your EPC inspections now and beat the rush. The EPC and recommendation report must be made available free of charge by the landlord to a prospective tenant at the earliest opportunity and no later than:
Where a Home Information Pack is required, any written property particulars prepared for a prospective let must either be accompanied by the whole EPC (but not the recommendation report) or include the graphs which show the energy rating of the building. Written particulars mean any description of the property that includes two of the following: photographs of the property, floor plans or rooms sizes. This includes information on a website. How much will it cost for an Energy Performance Certificate? £85 (inc. VAT) 1 , 2 , 3 and 4 Bedroom properties ALL £85 For any property over 4 bedrooms price on application. Extra Discount ……For those Landlords who have multiple properties in the same area requiring an EPC, we will offer a discount of 5% on the above prices. For each EPC carried out the property owner will receive a copy of the book 'Energy - Use less,Save more, 100 energy saving tips for the home' for FREE. Evening and weekend appointments available. The EU requires that Energy Performance Certificates will need to be provided for all buildings when they are constructed, sold or rented. What are the benefits to me as a Landlord? |