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What Is an Energy Performance Certificate?


 Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) were originally introduced as part of European legislation to enable the Government to understand the thermal performance of buildings and thereby implement ways to improve their efficiency and help tackle climate change – after all, buildings account for approximately 52% of the UK’s carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions. 

 

An EPC shows the building’s energy efficiency rating in a graphical format, on a scale of A – G (and 1 – 100) where A is the highest band and G is the lowest, but also where 1 is a low rating and 100 is good.


It is a legal requirement for any properties which are let or sold to have a valid EPC in force when they are marketed and, in the case of rental properties, when the tenancy begins. Since April 2018 it has been illegal to grant a new tenancy to a property which does not meet the Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES). To comply the property must have an EPC with rating of band E or better. in April 2020 this was extended to include pre-existing tenancies. The minimum energy rating is expected to increase further in the future in a bid to combat climate change.


EPCs are valid for a period of ten years, irrespective of whether the property is to be let or sold. For rental properties it is important to renew the EPC before it expires because we have heard anecdotal stories of judges failing to grant possession of properties to landlords because their EPCs had expired.



Floor Plans

Give your buyers a better understanding of the property, before even stepping foot inside. Keep the property fresh in their memory with a professional look.
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Energy Performance Certificate (EPC)

Our EPC services are timely, professional and accurate. Get details on improvement of efficiency, current energy performance and put your property on the market.
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The energy efficiency rating is a measure of the overall efficiency of a home. The higher the rating the more energy efficient the home is and the lower the energy bills are likely to be.


The environmental impact rating is a measure of a home's impact on the environment in terms of carbon dioxide emissions. The higher the rating the less impact it has on the environment.

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The EPC Assessment Process

EPCs are undertaken by specialist assessors who have undergone specific training in the energy performance of buildings and the use of the Reduced data Standard Assessment Procedure (RdSAP) to obtain a qualification from one of the Government’s authorised training providers. 

In order to generate an accurate report it is important that we have information and unrestricted access to the following:

• All external elevations
• All storeys and rooms in the property
• Boiler/ hot water cylinder (where applicable)
• Any other fixed heaters (where applicable)
• Heating timer, controls and thermostats
• Documentation evidencing any thermal improvements (such as cavity wall insulation)
• Documentation evidencing extensions/ alterations
• Receipts /guarantees/ FENSA / CERTAS certificates for replacement windows
• Any roof voids and eaves storage cupboards (where applicable)
• Gas and electric meters

For most properties the inspection will take approximately 1 hour.
We will not enter the property where there are unaccompanied or unrestrained animals that could pose a hazard, or if juveniles under the age of 16 are in sole charge of the property.

Learn More About Our Floorplans
 In the modern world of instant gratification and marketing properties on-line, buyers and tenants absolutely love floor plans.

Many potential viewers will start by looking at the photographs of the properties and the floor plans so that they understand the layout and how the various rooms relate to one another, rather than reading lots of repetitive text telling them that every room has a window, a radiator, a ceiling and floor coverings. They help to generate more enquiries and convert those enquiries into viewings.

Research produced by the country’s largest property portal suggested that more than a third of buyers would be less likely to enquire about a property that was advertised without a floorplan.

"It gives viewers a clearer impression of the entire property before they step through the front door."

Why Is A Floorplan So Important?

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Less Wasted Time

High quality internal photographs are undoubtedly vital in showing a property at its best. Whilst wide angle images score well with buyers, some people find them misleading when it comes to portraying space. A floor plan helps to avoid that. It gives viewers a clearer impression of the entire property before they step through the front door.


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Look More Professional
If the other properties on the market display floor plans, so should you. This isn’t about copying what everyone else is doing, it is about marketing. Viewers look for reasons to save time by ruling out properties. A clear, well drawn floor plan helps to portray a professional image and get viewers through the door. One thing is certain… an applicant is not going to commit to a property that they have not viewed!

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Jog The Viewer's Memory

Many viewers look at a number of properties in the same day. As a result, some of the features of the properties can get mixed up. Including a floor plan on the marketing material acts as an aide memoire and helps it stick in the mind. It also means that the viewers can study the plan at their leisure at a later date. On occasion this can help a viewer decide to have a second look, rather than walking away from the property.

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