E11: Energy Performance Certificates

Synopsis

EPCs have been a requirement for the sale of all existing dwellings since 14 December 2007. 

Covering Topics

• About EPCs
• When Are EPCs Needed?
• Getting An EPC
• Sale Of New Dwellings
• Sale Of Existing Dwellings
• Rented Dwellings
• What Does 'Make Available' Mean For Rented Dwellings?
• Financial Assistance To Landlords With Energy Saving Measures
• Commerical Buildings
• Public Buildings And Display
• Certificates
• Air Conditioning Units
• Exemptions
• Further Information
• • EPCs have been a requirement for the sale of all existing dwellings since 14 December 2007.
• • EPCs have been a requirement for all new homes since 6 April 2008.
• • EPCs have been a requirement for all rented/let dwellings since 1 October 2008.
• • EPCs have been required for large air conditioning units since 4 January 2009.
• • EPCs can only be produced by qualified Energy Assessors. There are different qualifications for different types of building.