The Department of Communities and Local Government published an orientation report in June 2001 on the need for an Energy Performance Certificate for holiday homes and rentals.
Previously, properties that were rented in the short term were not required to have one, but new government guidelines now enforce this recommendation.
The new guidelines show that homes that are rented for a combined total of four months or more, in any twelve month period, should ensure that they have ordered or purchased an EPC accordingly.
If a building is subject to the Construction Regulations, then an updated EPC will be required. Therefore, caravans and mobile homes will be exempt.
You can book an inspection of your property with a Domestic Energy Advisor (DEA) that will ask for your details and questions about your property. Once the DEA has the relevant information, these details are entered into a software package that calculates the energy performance of your building. Therefore, you will be issued an EPC that is valid for 10 years.
EPCs are calculated by using a rating system from A to G ("A" is for households with higher energy efficiency). Currently, houses that have been evaluated have an average grade of "D".
Surveys vary in price and depend on the size of your property and the area where you live.
What happens if I don't have an EPC?
There is a fine that could face up to £ 200 per day. Therefore, it is vital that you make sure you have yours in place. Then, order your EPC today with our national network of Domestic Energy Assessors to comply with the Government's recommendations. Home
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