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What is an EPC Certificate and Why Do You Need One?
An Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) shows your property’s energy efficiency rating from A (most efficient) to G (least efficient). It’s legally required when:
Selling a property
Your sale cannot complete without a valid EPC on the official register.
An Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) is a legal requirement when selling property in the UK, rating your home’s energy efficiency from A (most efficient) to G (least efficient). The certificate includes your property’s current rating, potential improvements, estimated energy costs, and environmental impact. You must have a valid EPC before you can market your property in any way – this means before listing with an estate agent, advertising online, or showing to potential buyers. The EPC must be on the official government register, and estate agents are legally required to ensure one is in place before they begin marketing. Failure to provide an EPC when required can result in fines of up to £5,000.
Renting out a property
Birmingham rental properties must achieve at least an E rating to be legally let.
Since April 2018, the Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) regulations require all rental properties in Birmingham (and across England and Wales) to have an Energy Performance Certificate rating of at least E before they can be legally let to new or existing tenants. This means properties with F or G ratings are considered substandard and cannot be rented out without improvement works being carried out first.
The regulations apply to all private rented properties including houses, flats, and bedsits, covering both new tenancies and renewals. Landlords who let properties that fail to meet this standard face initial fines of up to £5,000, with penalties potentially reaching £30,000 for continued non-compliance. The rules apply whether you’re letting through an agency or privately, and local councils have enforcement powers to check compliance and issue penalties.
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What is an Energy Performance Certificate?
Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) are documents detailing the results of an assessment which is carried out by an independent and qualified energy assessor. They look at the energy efficiency of a building, give it a rating and also offer recommendations into how to make it more energy efficient.
What areas do you serve?
We’re proud to serve the entire Birmingham Area! This includes Harborne (B17), Edgbaston (B15), Selly Oak (B29), Quinton (B32), Moseley, Digbeth, Erdington, Kings Heath, Jewellery Quarter & Birmingham City Centre.
Whether you’re located in the heart of the city or in one of the surrounding areas, we’re here to meet your EPC needs.
Which properties are exempt from EPC?
Properties that are not required to have an EPC are as follows:
- Places of worship
- Temporary buildings that will only be used for less than 2 years
- Buildings with less than 50 square meters of floor space
- Buildings that are going to be demolished
- Residential and Holiday homes used less than four months a year.
- Industrial buildings, workshops, non-residential agricultural buildings.
How long is the EPC valid for?
The EPC is valid for 10 years.
Which properties are exempt from EPC? I have had my report; why does it say, 'Insulation Assumed'?
During the property visit, the assessor will collect the necessary data and evidence to support their findings. Homeowners should have documentation ready that proves insulation exists in the floors, walls, and roof at the time of inspection. Without such evidence, the assessor will record ‘insulation unknown’ in the EPC software.
The software will then generate assumptions about whether insulation is present based on the building’s age and construction type, marking these entries with the word ‘assumed’. This designation doesn’t confirm or deny the presence of insulation—it simply indicates the software has made an educated guess in the absence of concrete evidence.