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Energy Performance Certificates
JP Elliott can provide Energy Performance Certificate’s (EPC’s) for all UK commercial landlords quickly and professionally.
We are able to advise you whether you are building, renting or selling your property. If you wish to discuss your EPC requirements or if you would like us to prepare a quotation for a project then feel free to contact the office and we will be happy to help.
When are assessments required?
From the 4th January 2009 Commercial Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) is required whenever a property is constructed, sold or rented. Upon Construction – Building Regulations specify standards for the energy performance of new homes to which builders must adhere.
Upon completion, it is the duty of the builder – or person responsible for construction – to obtain a Commercial Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) for the building, provide it to the new owner and notify the local authority building control officers or approved inspectors once this has been done. Building Regulations stipulate the precise point by which this procedure must be completed. Building control will only issue a final completion certificate once they are satisfied that the EPC has been properly produced and provided to the relevant party.
This procedure also applies if a building is converted into fewer or more units and changes are made to heating, hot water provision or air conditioning/ventilation services. Upon Sale – For existing buildings that are to be sold, the building owner is responsible for ensuring that an EPC is made available to all prospective purchasers at the earliest opportunity.
Upon Rental – When buildings are to be rented out, the landlord is responsible for ensuring that a valid EPC is made available to all prospective tenants. Failure to provide the above may result in a penalty of up to £5,000 in addition to delaying exchanging contracts and an EPC will also be required to be in place.
