All commercial properties require an energy performance certificate when selling or renting. Ratings are often used by tenants or potential buyers to make energy comparisons between properties. A commercial EPC is accompanied by a recommendations report which describes how the energy performance of the building could be improved.
Advantages of a commercial EPC?
An EPC rates a building by assigning a standard energy efficiency and carbon emission rating from 'A' to 'G', where 'A' is the best and the average to date is D / E.
The highest rated properties are more attractive to tenants and potential buyers because they are less expensive to manage.
Reservation of an EPC
Not having a valid commercial EPC can be a real disadvantage for owners and real estate agents. There is now a shared responsibility between the agent and the commercial owner to ensure that the property is legal on the market by having a valid EPC within 7 days of marketing, if this is not already available, a reduction in time compared to the initial 28-day grace period which was in place before the entry into force of the law of April 2012 this year, with more stringent criteria regarding the EPC law.
What are the consequences of not having a commercial EPC?
To reserve a commercial EPC, simply fill out the form and we will contact you as soon as possible with a price for the property. Otherwise, call us on 0844 2880049 and we will be able to browse the details of the property where you would like to book an EPC appointment.
A property can be legal on the market as soon as an EPC is reserved, so there is no need to worry about having to wait until the appraisal is complete and the certificate is in your hands. As long as you have proof of booking, you are ready to market instantly.
As well as when a good must be placed on the market, an EPC is always required when: -
A property is seen
Written information is requested
Contracts are exchanged
Any owner of commercial property who does not produce a valid commercial EPC is liable to a fine of Trading Standards between £ 200 and £ 5,000 per property, depending on the assessed value of the building in question.
What about exemptions?
The following types of properties are exempt from requiring a commercial EPC: -
Places of worship
Temporary structures whose intended use is less than 2 years
Autonomous properties with less than 50 m2 of usable area
Properties to be demolished with a demolition order in place
Properties with low energy demand, e.g. agricultural barns
Who will do the commercial EPC?
A commercial EPC assessment will be carried out by a certified non-domestic energy assessor (NDEA), who is qualified to the level in which the property is located. In addition to being qualified, each appraiser must be accredited by one of the government-accredited bodies, where they are regularly audited to ensure that they meet the high standards set.
What data does the commercial EPC produce?
The EPC is calculated by analyzing a number of physical attributes of the property, focusing on: -
1: Size, age, type and construction materials used
2: Lighting
3: Ventilation
4: Insulation of walls and roof spaces
5: The Windows
6: Central heating and hot water systems
How is the information used?
Once the energy assessor has the required data, the commercial EPC can then be processed and the information gathered, using the simplified building energy interface (iSBEM). It is standardized and government-approved software used throughout the industry. The package uses a theoretical building with average operating costs as a comparison or control to help calculate the data. Home
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