EPC Manor Park

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We Are EPC Assessors covering the Manor Park area

If you’re renting, selling, or applying for a re-mortgage, you’ll need an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) carried out by an approved Domestic Energy Assessor (DEA).

The typical price of an EPC in Manor Park is £69.

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WHY USE US AS YOUR EPC PROVIDER?

  • No complicated price variations of property types and rooms.
  • No misleading “from” prices.
  • No waiting for an Assessor to call you back.
  • No filling in long complicated forms before you get a quote.
We also cover these nearby areas: Aylesbury, Victoria Park, Broughton, Stone, Upton, St Leonards, Berkhamsted, Chesham, Bletchley, Dunstable

What is An EPC?

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An EPC is a legal report that gives recommendations on energy saving measures that can easily make a home more cost-effective to run. EPC is short for Energy Performance Certificate. Much the same as the energy rating found on electrical home appliances, it will give the property a rating between an A (100) to a G (0). A typical UK home is rated at a D60.

Why You Need One

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The most frequent reason for needing an EPC is If you are selling or renting a property. It is because, by law, you must give the incoming occupant a valid EPC. These are among the other reasons you may be asked to produce an EPC.

• For a remortgage
• Making a claim for funding under the Renewable Heat Incentive Scheme (RHI)
• Getting grant funding through the Energy Company Obligation Scheme (ECO)

All the above illustrations refer to existing residential properties. If you have been requested by building control to produce an EPC in conjunction with recent building work, they will be looking for what’s called a SAP EPC. This particular EPC is called a SAP EPC and is needed by building control to demonstrate compliance with building regulations for any recent construction work you have undertaken. In case you need a SAP EPC, then CLICK HERE. If you’re unsure, just give us a call for further guidance.

How To Get One Done

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An EPC is done by a professional and accredited domestic energy assessor. The Assessor must go to property to get the necessary information.

Your assessor will take dimensions of the property as well as collect specifics of the existing lighting, home heating, glazing and existing insulation. It may take between 20 and 40 minutes, depending upon the complexity of the property..

The details are then entered into approved government software which then produces the EPC. The Energy Performance Certificate will then be lodged on the national EPC register and you will receive it by email typically in a couple of days. In the event you need it quickly, for a small additional charge, we will arrange for you to get it the same day.

That’s it, its all done. Your EPC is then valid for 10 years.

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Booking your EPC is easy:

  1. Click the BOOK ONLINE button below
  2. Select an available date and time slot
  3. Give us your name and the address requiring the EPC
  4. Pay securely online or pay on the day
  5. If you prefer you can always call us to book. Call free on 0800 046 7345

That’s it, your EPC is booked. You will receive an email confirmation and a text reminder a day before the visit. Your EPC will be emailed to you in 2 or 3 days. If you order an Express EPC, you will receive it the same day of the visit.

You can cancel with a full refund if you cancel within 24 hours of the visit.

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How To Boost Your EPC Rating

Here we will give you some easy tips so your EPC shows your home in the very best light.

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These things will improve your EPC rating

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The information put into the software is based on evidence that the Assessor collects during the visit. In most cases the Assessor will get almost all of the information whilst going around the property.

What we should prevent is the Assessor putting into the software the term “as built” for items which will be required where no proof is gathered. If the term “as built” must be used then the software will default to the worst case scenario based upon what would have been there when the property was built. EPC rating.

Whenever you can supply documentary proof of these kinds of improvements to the property then these can be shown on the Certificate and will probably improve the rating of your EPC.


• Double glazing improvements made to the majority of the property – Certificate from Fensa, or dated receipt from the installers.

• Any type of wall insulation Cavity/Internal/External– Any guarantees, or invoice from the contractor.

• Solar PV or Solar Thermal – An MCS certificate from installer.

• Floor insulation/ sloping ceiling insulation – receipt from contractor showing thickness installed.

• Roof extensions year it was built – completion certificate, dated architectural plans.

These make the biggest difference

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The 3 mains items that have the main impact on the energy rating are:


• The heating system.
• The main source of fuel for heating the property
• The levels of insulation in the property.

Main Source of Fuel
UK properties are generally heated by either of these kinds of fuel sources: gas, peak rate electric, off peak electric, oil, bulk or bottled LPG. So for instance a property heated by gas would cost you around 4.64 pence per kwh and the same property heated by bottled LPG 23p per kwh. {*source 2019 Nottingham Energy Partnership.} So with a typically semi using around 12,000 kwh to heat the property, it would cost you £696 to heat by gas compared to £2,760 for bottled LPG.. Therefore running costs affects the Energy Performance rating rating. Higher costs equates to lower scores.

Levels Of Insulation
Good levels of insulation ensures that the demand on the heating system is kept down, and it also results in a more comfortable home with lower running costs.

The Heating System
An efficient heating system with good controls such as room thermostat, thermostatic valves and programmer helps to keep energy bills down. This all contributes to a better rating on the EPC.

These make less difference

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Double glazing
Although improvements to the double glazing can make a difference, the most significant difference is only really achieved if you are upgrading from single glazing to doubled glazing. If you are modernising from pre 2002 double glazing, this will only show as a modest increase in the energy rating of the property. With double glazing the perception is typically noticed by the customer in terms of comfort from a reduction in draughts. Because the EPC doesn’t consider the condition of any specific object, this comfort gain is not measured.

 

Low Energy Lights
Again low energy lights does indeed help the EPC as they are an inexpensive improvement that contributes to lower energy costs but nowhere near the same contribution as heating controls, heating system, and insulation.

Manor Park Landlord EPC Services

The regulations for property owners are forever increasing. If you are a property owner, be sure that you don’t fall foul of the regulations, as civil penalties up to £5,000 may be issued.

Take a look at our guidelines for quick advice. We provide reduced prices for several properties.

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EPCs And Rental Properties

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As From April 2020, all existing rental properties need to have a valid EPC. Prior to that date an Certificate was only required on new rentals. Penalties and fees may be issued by the local authority for breach of this.

What Is The Minimum Rating For A Rental Property

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The Minimum Energy Efficiency Scheme (MEES) puts an onus on landlords to supply rented homes that meet a minimum standard of energy efficiency. All rented properties need to be at least an energy rating of an E. If it is an F or a G rating, then the landlord must take steps to get to the minimum.

This is when the landlord would need to work closely with the Energy Assessor to determine cost-effective methods to attain the standards.

When the landlord has invested up to £3500 and the property still doesn’t achieve an E, then the landlord can apply for an exemption. We’re happy to give assistance all the way.

How To Find If You Have A Valid EPC

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The Ministry of Housing Communities and Local Government have for the past ten years maintained a register of all Energy Performance Certificates. The register is found at www.epcregister.com. You can check here to find out if your rentals have a valid Certificate and determine that they meet at least the required E rating.

A recently available report in the Telegraph taken from information on the register found out that around 250,000 investors are yet to conform to the new regulations. This article can be found here. Make sure you are not one of them. Over time, we anticipate a lot more Councils to get up to speed with enforcements.

The rules, having said that, are not intended to be onerous. The first step to take is to get an EPC lodged on the register and should it be less than an E, to show you are taking or have taken actions to get to an E. Even if it doesn’t achieve an E, there are certain exemptions that you could then be able to apply for. We can give you expect guidance on all aspects of MEES.

SAP Calculations

If you require a SAP EPC for building control please CLICK HERE.

Here we will answer your most common questions asked about the EPC.
Which Properties Do Not Require An EPC?
  • Temporary buildings that will be used for less than two years.
  • Industrial sites and non-residential agricultural buildings that use little energy.
  • Places of worship.
  • Stand-alone buildings (of less than 50 m2 )
  • Listed buildings.
  • Residential buildings that are used for less than 4 months of the year.
    • Can You Let A Property Without Having An EPC?
    No. From April 2020 all rental homes must have a valid EPC registered on the EPC register. To legally rent a property the energy rating of the EPC must be at least an “E”, or the property must have a valid exemption.

    The EPC rates a property from A 100 (the best) to G 0 ( the least efficient). The average UK property is a D60. Rental properties need to be at the least an E rating. If it is not an E then the property owner will need to undertake some of the recommendations on the EPC to improve the rating. If an E rating cannot be reached, then an exemption can be applied for by visiting the Government website and applying for an exemption on the PRS register.

    Is There A Minimum EPC rating to Let A Property?
    Properties rented out in the private sector will be required to have an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) with a minimum energy performance rating of ‘E’. It will be unlawful to rent out a dwelling which does not have a minimum E rating unless the property has an exemption.
    What Is The Fine For Not Having An EPC?
    A fixed penalty charge of £200 may be issued for failure to comply in the following instances: on sale or rent the seller or landlord failed to make a valid domestic EPC available free of charge to the prospective buyer or tenant at the earliest opportunity.
    Can You Fail An EPC?
    No. The EPC is not a pass or fail. Even so, different 3rd parties may require the EPC have a specified rating before they choose to proceed. An example would be a bank loaning money against a rental property, will require that the EPC is at least an “E”.
    What Does EPC E Mean?
    The EPC will rate your property either A,B,C,D,E,F, or G. An E rating is the legal minimum a dwelling can be to be able to rent out. It is also becoming the standard requested by banking institutions when loaning money against a property.

    It’s not to say you won’t be able to borrow the money if it is below an E, but there will probably be extra clauses in the arrangement.

    What Happens If An EPC Runs Out During A Tenancy?
    It would simply need to be renewed. Under the Minimum Energy Efficiency Standard, all rental properties need to have a valid EPC of at least an E rating or above. All EPCs are lodged on a national register at epcregister.com. The EPC will be valid for a further ten years.
    Is An EPC A Legal Requirement?
    Yes, an EPC is a legal requirement for all rental properties and homes which are being sold as well as all newly built properties. Legally, the inbound occupant has to be provided with an EPC.
    Are All Listed Buildings Exempt From An EPC?
    All listed properties are exempt from needing an EPC. A listed building is one as being defined in the database of Historic England as a listed building. The list can be found on the historic england website.
    Can You Evict A Tenant Without An EPC?
    If the tenancy began or was renewed after 1 October 2015, a landlord cannot evict with a section 21 notice (no fault eviction) if they have not provided the tenant with an Energy Performance Certficate. If the EPC is subsequently obtained, a period of 8 weeks has to pass before applying for a section 21 notice.

    Aside from the EPC the tenant will have had to be also provided with a gas safety certificate and also a copy of the government guide “How to rent”. The “How to Rent” guide can be found at https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/how-to-rent

    Landlords are always advised to get proper legal advice so that all documents is given to the courts correctly.

    Can A Property Be Marketed Without Having An EPC?
    Yes a property may be marketed without an EPC but only subject to one having been requested to be done within seven days. If after making all realistic attempts one cannot be obtained within that timeframe, then a further 21 days is permitted to get one.
    Is An EPC A Legal Requirement When Renting?
    From April 2020, all dwellings for rental need to have a valid EPC on the EPC register. The EPC rates the energy efficiency of a property from A-G. For rental, the EPC must be a minimum rating of an E, unless a valid exemption has been applied for.
    What Is The Price Of An EPC?
    The price of an EPC is normally in the range of £50 – £120. This is dependent upon size of property and location. Usually it will be cheaper if going directly to a licensed Assessor as opposed to via a 3rd party for instance an Estate Agent or a marketing company.
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