What are the current rules for Landlords when it comes to EPCs? 🙋♀️
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Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) requirements for Landlords and rented properties: what are the rules?
🙋♂️ What are the current minimum EPC requirements for landlords?
🔹 At the moment, all rental properties are required to have an EPC rating of E or higher
🔹 The Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) are a set of rules relating to rental homes. They were first introduced in England and Wales in 2015.
🔹 In 2018, MEES made it illegal for private landlords to rent a property that has an EPC rating below E.
🔹 That means that any homes rated F or G can’t be offered for rent until their rating is improved.
🔹 Note that some properties with F or G ratings can be rented out, but Landlords must have an official government exemption in place
The Labour government has confirmed its plans for all rental properties to have EPC rating C by 2030 🍃
🙋♂️ I'm thinking of renting out my property – how do I get a Landlord’s EPC?
🔹 You can find an accredited assessor, who’ll be able to provide you with an Energy Performance Certificate
🔹 If your property has an EPC rating below E, but is eligible for an exemption under the government’s guidelines, you can also apply for an exemption via the government website
🙋♂️ Do I need to renew an EPC during a Tenancy?
🔹 Not if you have the same tenants in the property and you’re not making any changes to their Tenancy Agreement
🔹 You only need to renew an expired EPC when you plan to market the property for new Tenants, or if you want to reflect improvements you’ve made to a property that will result in an improved rating
🙋♂️ How often do landlords need an EPC?
🔹 An EPC lasts for 10 years, no matter how many times the property is bought, sold or let.
🙋♂️ Can Landlords be fined for not having EPC?
🔹 Yes
🔹 Local authorities have the power to issue fines of £500 if you don’t make a copy of the EPC available to your Tenant, and up to £5,000 for not having a valid EPC
🙋♂️ Do I need my tenant’s permission before arranging an EPC assessment?
🔹 Yes
🔹 It’s a legal requirement to give tenants at least 24 hours written notice before an EPC assessment
🙋♂️ Are my Tenants entitled to a copy of the EPC?
🔹 Yes
🔹 It’s a legal requirement for you to give a copy of the EPC to your Tenants
🙋♂️ What’s the average cost of making improvements to improve an EPC rating?
🔹 On average, £8,000 but this can vary significantly depending on the property
🙋♂️ What will happen if I can’t afford to make the improvements to my rental homes in time?
🔹 At the moment, if you make improvements that cost up to £3,500 – and you still can’t improve your property to the minimum rating of an E – you can register for an ‘all improvements made’ exemption
🔹 Further details on these exemptions and how to apply are here.
🙋♂️ What financial assistance is the government offering?
🔹 The government’s Spring Statement in April 2022 announced a zero-rate of VAT on certain materials used for EPC rating improvements
🔹 This includes insulation, controls for heating and hot water supply, solar panels and heat pumps
🔹 It’s also worth checking if your local council offers any financial incentives for energy-efficient improvements
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