LANDLORDS you need an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) on every property you let. The EPC for Rental Properties is valid for 10 years.
You MUST give every tenant a copy of the EPC
So Why is it IMPORTANT to get the EPC done properly!!
Tenants may ask you to carry out improvements in the EPC PLEASE NOTE: Proposed goverment legisaltion will mean tenants will be able to insist you improve the property.
Prospective Tenants may use the EPC to offer a lower rent
Domestic Energy Reports can explain to Tenants that some of the information is based upon average household sizes and assumptions and that actual costs for things like heating will vary.
We can explain there is no obligation for Landlords to carry out any of the improvements and some will not be cost effective anyway. Alternatively Landlords may use the reports to carry out cost effective improvements to improve their housing stock and achieve better rents.
So what are the Landlords obligations?
From 1st October 2008 Energy Reports have to be done on the next occassion the property becomes available for rent. Every time you have a new tenant you will need to give them a copy of the EPC. You do not currently have to carry out any improvements or recommendations but if you do then we can carry out a new inspection and issue a new report.
The EPC for rental properties will be valid for 10 years.
Further ahead: Goverment intend to make it Illegal to rent out properties in Band F or G which means landlords will HAVE to carry out improvements. We suggest if you have a band F & G property then you start carrying out phased improvements now.
So if you are a Landlord then contact us to discuss your portfolio and how we can help you.
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