UK investment property professionals have been reminded of the arrival of the Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) deadline.
As of October 1 it became illegal for a landlord to rent a property without providing an EPC for it, in a move designed to cut home-related carbon emissions.
The National Approved Letting Scheme (NALS) said property renters concerned about being compliant should contact their local Domestic Energy Assessor (DEA).
A government report released last year showed domestic energy makes up for 27 per cent of the UK’s CO2 emissions, prompting the Energy Performance for Buildings Directive.
The NALS said:
“An EPC provides the tenant with a clear indication of the energy efficiency of their accommodation which can only be a selling point for prospective tenants. It is a ‘win-win’ situation for tenants, landlords and lettings agents.”
Assessments only have to be carried out every 10 years and any recommendations they make do not have to be carried out by the property owner.
Energy Performance Certificates tell would-be tenants how energy efficient a home is on a sliding scale of A-G.
The most efficient homes, with an ‘A’ rating, are the most efficient and in theory should command smaller energy bills.
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