EPCs For Soho Landlords
Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) are now required for all rental and leased properties in the UK as well as many other countries around the world. An EPC rates the energy efficiency of the building on a scale from A to G, with A being the most efficient and G being the least efficient. The certificate also provides recommendations for how to improve energy efficiency.
ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATES FOR LANDLORDS
Landlords are required by law to obtain an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) for their rental properties. The EPC rates the energy efficiency of the property on a scale from A to G, with A being the most efficient and G being the least efficient.
In order to obtain an EPC, a landlord will need to hire an accredited assessor who will visit the property to carry out an assessment of the building's energy performance. The assessment takes into account factors such as the insulation, the heating system, and lighting in the property.
Once the assessment is complete, the assessor will provide the landlord with a report that includes the EPC rating, as well as recommendations on how to improve the energy efficiency of the property. The report will also include an estimate of the energy costs associated with the property, which can help tenants to make informed decisions about their energy bills.
Landlords are required to provide a copy of the EPC to prospective tenants before they sign a lease, and the certificate must be made available to tenants throughout the tenancy. In some cases, landlords are also required to include the EPC rating within any marketing colatoral and in some cases within the property itself.
It's important for landlords to comply with the regulations regarding EPCs, as failure to do so can result in fines and penalties. By obtaining an EPC and making improvements to the energy efficiency of their properties, landlords can not only avoid penalties but also attract tenants who are interested in reducing their energy bills and carbon footprint.
THE CHALLENGE AND OUR SOLUTION
Soho, Covent Garden and the West End of London is includes a diverse amount of residential and commercial property from a single unit in a period property to a contemporary office block.
With each survey probably unique it's potentially a very challenging project to undertake. Certainly within such centrally located areas of London such as Soho and Covent Garden it's difficult to source surveyors and trades to even undertake such projects because of journey times, zone restrictions and limited not to mention costly parking in central London. You then have to coordinate both surveyor and trades if required!
Our solution at Fox Soho is simple, we are local, our services include many disciplines, from plumbing to electrics and from joinery to insulation providing you the solutions to implement all of the inevitable recommendations whether modest or larger scaled that are required to meet EPC standards.
Overall, obtaining an EPC can provide valuable information to business owners about the energy performance of their rented properties, as well as recommendations on how to improve energy efficiency, save money on operating costs, and contribute to a more sustainable future.
We will be delighted to assist you in organising an EPC survey and implementing any recomendations thereafter. Please Contact Us for more information.