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​Non-domestic Energy Performance Certificates

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Energy Performance Certificates are required on any premises in the UK which are bought, sold or let to a new tenant. As from April 2012 they are also a requirement if a building owner seeks Feed in Tariffs from Solar installations.

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• EPCs required for all property transactions (some minor exemptions)
   
• An EPC lasts for 10 years.
   
• Clients with large Portfolios for sale should ensure there is a certificate in place.
   
• All EPCs are to be lodged on the Government Landmark database.
   
• The EPC grades the property into a category.
   
• Grade D or below makes the property non-eligible for FiTs.
   
• Tenancy changes will trigger an EPC requirement.
   
• Access to Green Deal finance is only possible if the building has an EPC.
   
• EPCs are required at the marketing stage, not when a property is sold or let.
   
• The seller, landlord or Agent could be responsible for the fine. Fines are up to £5000.00 per property.
   
• Trading Standards administer the regulations​
• ​​Solicitors will ask for an EPC before a property transaction can take place;