Comments on: Energy Performance Certificate (EPC)

By: Ben

Ben — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 23:59:59 +0000

Anyone know what happens when the property I bought had one anyway? (on the sale particulars but the estate agent is quibbling about providing the hard copy saying about when originally went on the market wasn’t required).

By: Mike D

Mike D — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 15:34:23 +0000

Alison, unless you you are a NEW tenant in the property with a NEW contract, your Landlord shouldn’t need to have an EPC. BUT, he/she might want to have one done anyway to check the property over – but this work should not effect you except, of course, you will need to make the property available for the DEA to make the inspection – otherwise no skin of your teeth, as it were. However, the Landord must make the EPC available for you to look at if it is done – it might make you wonder whether he/she is making the most the property and whether recommended improvements might reduce YOUR costs in running the property. If he/she refuses to make the improvements recommended, you might wish to find somewhere CHEAPER to heat and light…. the EPC gives you the knowledge and the power…!
Yes, the Government (and local Councils) have been pathetic in not telling tenants about EPCs – they are there to help YOU decide where to live.
Landlords MUST have an EPC before they advertise the property. If they don’t, they are liable to a £200 fine. Contact your local Trading Standards and report Landlords who don’t provide an EPC when you make an enquiry to rent… bit draconian, but this’ll get em into line and, in the end, there’ll be a level playing field for Landlords (& Tenants)and all will benefit!

By: The Landlord

The Landlord — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 11:10:19 +0000

Because it’s the law?

By: alison

alison — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 11:05:38 +0000

i have been a tenant for 22 years my landlord wants an energy efficiencyy thingy done why now?

By: Mike D

Mike D — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 11:29:59 +0000

To put the record straight, Landlords need to be aware that HMOs will not need EPCs as at 1st October.

Prices for other rental properties are more likely to be £55 upwards.

For your EPC requirements in the South Wales Valleys contact deadux@hotmail.co.uk

By: The Landlord

The Landlord — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 11:06:29 +0000

I also thinks it’s good for a property to be energy efficient. I’m not disputing that.

I’m disagreeing with the extra costs. Why should being “green” cost more money, in an industry which is already expensive?

By: property_newbie

property_newbie — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 09:35:09 +0000

I am sorry to say but I completely disagree with your view.

I consider it an advantage for a property to be energy efficient.

Even if it was not compalsory you should consider it as an advantage your property to be energy efficient since it will make it stand out from the rest properties.

Tenants will consider it as and advantage since they will need to pay less in utility bills.

Finally property efficiency is good for our planet!!!