EPCs or Energy Performance Certificates are documents which give a full rundown of the energy efficiency of a property and its environmental impact. It also offers tips and advice as to how to improve the energy performance of the property as well as giving contact details for the person who carried out the assessment.

 

 

Does everyone need one? If you´re just living in your property, you´re okay but should you decide to sell or lease it out, you definitely will need to have an assessment carried out, one requirement often overlooked by landlords.  

 

 

James Davies, CEO of Upad, leading online lettings agent comments,

 

 

"A valid EPC is a legal requirement for every rental property. Estate agents and other third parties must ensure that an EPC has been commissioned before they can market a property for rent.  Landlords must provide a copy free of charge to the person who takes up the tenancy.  It is not necessary to commission a new EPC each time there is a change of tenant, or the property is sold.

 

 

"Although agents will have had to include EPC details on all property advertising since January 9th 2013, the requirement to include the front page of the EPC will be dropped. Furthermore, listed buildings will no longer need to have an EPC at all."

 

 

With these changes in mind, Upad have strived to make it even easier for landlords across the country to meet the legal EPC requirements by removing the hassle that comes with the paperwork. Simply list a property online at just £99+VAT and receive a free EPC, with the process normally completed in 48 hours. 

 

 

For further information please visit www.upad.co.uk or call 0333 240 1220. You can also now follow Upad on Twitter @Upad or like the dedicated Facebook page http://www.facebook.com/upadUK