{"id":6422,"date":"2019-03-27T07:00:37","date_gmt":"2019-03-27T07:00:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/inspectproperty.co.uk\/?page_id=6422"},"modified":"2019-03-27T07:04:40","modified_gmt":"2019-03-27T07:04:40","slug":"residential-epc","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/inspectproperty.co.uk\/residential-epc\/","title":{"rendered":"Residential EPC"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=”full_width_background” full_screen_row_position=”middle” bg_image=”6402″ bg_position=”left top” bg_repeat=”no-repeat” bg_color=”#333333″ scene_position=”center” video_bg=”use_video” text_color=”light” text_align=”left” top_padding=”13%” bottom_padding=”13%” color_overlay=”#0a0a0a” overlay_strength=”0.5″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” parallax_bg=”true” parallax_bg_speed=”fast” video_mute=”true” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1\/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_custom_heading text=”Building & Dilapidation Surveys” font_container=”tag:h5|text_align:left|color:rgba(255%2C255%2C255%2C0.74)” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css_animation=”fadeInUp”][split_line_heading]\n
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EPC<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

<\/h2>\n[\/split_line_heading][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” text_align=”left”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” width=”5\/6″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none” enable_animation=”true” animation=”fade-in-from-bottom” delay=”300″][vc_custom_heading text=”An Energy Performance Certificate is required for properties when constructed, sold or let. The Energy Performance Certificate provides details on the energy performance of the property and what you can do to improve it.” font_container=”tag:p|text_align:left|color:rgba(255%2C255%2C255%2C0.7)” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” width=”1\/6″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1\/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”full_width_background” full_screen_row_position=”middle” equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” top_padding=”10%” bottom_padding=”5%” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”padding-2-percent” column_padding_position=”left-right” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1\/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”]
\"Help<\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1\/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_custom_heading text=”Energy” font_container=”tag:h5|font_size:16|text_align:left|color:%23000000|line_height:32px” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_custom_heading text=”Performance Certificates” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:left|color:%23058efb” use_theme_fonts=”yes”]
<\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text css_animation=”bottom-to-top” css=”.vc_custom_1553670088287{padding-right: 10% !important;}”]Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) are needed whenever a property is:<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00b7 Built (Derived from a Full SAP Calculation)<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00b7 Sold<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00b7 Rented<\/span><\/p>\n

It is a requirement for provide an EPC for potential buyers and tenants before you market your property to sell or rent.\u00a0 <\/span>RdSAP should be used for the assessment of existing dwellings only. New dwellings, including those created by a change of use, must be assessed using SAP for Building Regulations purposes.<\/span><\/p>\n

For the avoidance of doubt, a \u2018new dwelling\u2019 is one completed on or after the following dates:<\/span><\/p>\n

England & Wales region \u2013 6th April 2008<\/span><\/p>\n

An EPC contains:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00b7 Information about a property\u2019s energy use and typical energy costs<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00b7 Recommendations about how to reduce energy use and save money<\/span><\/p>\n

An EPC gives a property an energy efficiency rating from A (most efficient) to G (least efficient) and is valid for 10 years.<\/span><\/p>\n

You can be fined if you don\u2019t get an EPC when you need one.<\/span><\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”full_width_background” full_screen_row_position=”middle” equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” top_padding=”5%” bottom_padding=”10%” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1\/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_custom_heading text=”Minimum Energy” font_container=”tag:h5|font_size:16|text_align:left|color:%23000000|line_height:32px” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_custom_heading text=”Efficiency Standards (MEES)” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:left|color:%23058efb” use_theme_fonts=”yes”]

<\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text css_animation=”bottom-to-top” css=”.vc_custom_1553669755373{padding-right: 10% !important;}”] From April 2016, The Energy Efficiency (Private Rented Property)(England and Wales) Regulations 2015 will bring into force minimum energy efficiency standards (MEES) in the residential and commercial private rented sector.<\/span><\/p>\n

The earlier landlords act, the more time they will have to ensure their properties are up to the required standards, especially in the case of commercial properties where change can take significantly longer to action.<\/span><\/p>\n

Essentially those Landlords with an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) Rating below an E will be required to undertake work to improve the energy performance of the property; those who do not could face heavy penalties.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”padding-2-percent” column_padding_position=”left-right” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1\/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”]

\"Dilapidation<\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”full_width_background” full_screen_row_position=”middle” equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” top_padding=”10%” bottom_padding=”5%” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”padding-2-percent” column_padding_position=”left-right” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1\/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”]
\"Help<\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1\/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_custom_heading text=”Buildings” font_container=”tag:h5|font_size:16|text_align:left|color:%23000000|line_height:32px” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_custom_heading text=”that don\u2019t need an EPC” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:left|color:%23058efb” use_theme_fonts=”yes”]
<\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text css_animation=”bottom-to-top” css=”.vc_custom_1553670096300{padding-right: 10% !important;}”]These include:<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00b7 Places of worship<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00b7 Temporary buildings that will be used for less than 2 years<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00b7 Stand-alone buildings with total useful floor space of less than 50 square metres<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00b7 Industrial sites, workshops and non-residential agricultural buildings that don\u2019t use a lot of energy<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00b7 Some buildings that are due to be demolished<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00b7 Holiday accommodation that\u2019s rented out for less than 4 months a year or is let under a licence to occupy<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00b7 Listed buildings – you should get advice from your local authority conservation officer if the work would alter the building\u2019s character<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00b7 Residential buildings intended to be used less than 4 months a year<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column_text]\n

THE NEW EPC REGULATIONS WILL CAME IN TO FORCE FROM 1 APRIL 2018 AND NOW REQUIRE ELIGIBLE PROPERTIES TO BE IMPROVED TO A SPECIFIED MINIMUM STANDARD.<\/span><\/h5>\n

\nAll properties rented now need to be an E or above to be legally rented
\n1 April 2016
\nALL domestic tenants have the right to request energy efficiency improvements to their properties. This applies to domestic properties let under longer term assured and regulated tenancies. Landlords will be unable to refuse consent\u00a0to a tenants request to make energy efficiency improvements
\n1 April 2018
\nIt will be unlawful to grant new leases of residential or commercial property with an EPC rating below an \u2018E\u2019
\n1 April 2020
\nThe regulation will expand to apply to ALL residential privately rented property which are required to have\u00a0an EPC.<\/span><\/h5>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”full_width_background” full_screen_row_position=”middle” equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle” bg_image=”6256″ bg_position=”center center” bg_repeat=”no-repeat” scene_position=”center” text_color=”light” text_align=”left” top_padding=”8%” bottom_padding=”8%” color_overlay=”rgba(10,6,6,0.84)” overlay_strength=”0.5″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” text_align=”left”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” width=”1\/6″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner column_padding=”padding-2-percent” column_padding_position=”left-right” centered_text=”true” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” width=”2\/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_custom_heading text=”Contact Us For A RICS Valuation And Or An EPC!” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:52|text_align:center|line_height:52px” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css_animation=”fadeInUp”]
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