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Why Is a Residential Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) Required?
A Residential Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) is a legal requirement for all domestic properties in the UK that are being sold, rented, or built. It provides an energy efficiency rating for the property, graded from A (most efficient) to G (least efficient), helping landlords, tenants, buyers, and sellers understand the home's energy usage and potential running costs.
Landlords must obtain a valid EPC before marketing a property for rent, and homeowners must ensure one is available before completing a sale. EPCs are valid for 10 years, and failure to produce one can result in fines and non-compliance penalties under the Energy Performance of Buildings Regulations.
Whether you're letting out a house, flat, HMO, or apartment, EPCs ensure transparency and support efforts to improve energy efficiency across the housing sector.
To book your EPC assessment, call HSE Property Checks on 020 3488 2247 or request a free quote online today.
What Are the Advantages of an EPC Certificate?
An Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) offers several key benefits for both landlords and tenants. It provides a clear overview of a property’s energy efficiency, helping identify areas with high energy consumption, such as inefficient heating systems, poor insulation, or outdated windows.
For landlords, an EPC allows targeted improvements that can enhance energy ratings, reduce tenant utility bills, and increase the property’s market appeal. A better EPC rating can also help meet Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES), reduce void periods, and improve overall asset value.
For tenants and buyers, an EPC gives a transparent snapshot of expected running costs, allowing them to compare properties based on energy efficiency. This can influence rental decisions, encourage sustainable living, and promote cost-effective tenancy choices.
How to Obtain an EPC?
HSE Property Checks is authorised to carry out Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) assessments for both residential and commercial properties across London and the surrounding areas.
Our qualified EPC assessors evaluate a range of factors, including insulation, heating systems, glazing, ventilation, and property layout, all in line with UK regulatory standards. We take a clear, professional, and customer-friendly approach, guiding property owners through each step of the process and explaining the findings and improvement recommendations in plain language.
Whether you're a landlord, homeowner, letting agent, or business owner, we provide fast, affordable EPCs with digital certification delivered within 24–48 hours.
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