If you want to advertise a property for let in Edinburgh, or anywhere in Scotland, you’re required by law to have an Energy Performance Certificate. These do exactly what they say on the tin; they’re an assessment of the energy efficiency of your property, giving the property a rating of A (very efficient) to G (not efficient). As well as a rating of the energy efficiency of the property, an EPC will also include recommendations on improvements you can make to increase the efficiency.
The Scottish EPC Register
We regularly hear from landlords who think that they once had these, but can’t find the paperwork. Thankfully, there’s a simple solution out there on the interweb. Since 2008 all properties sold in Scotland have had a Home Report, which includes an Energy Performance Certificate. To find out if an EPC already exists for your property you can check the Scottish EPC Register. This is the central register for EPCs in Scotland, and you can easily search for EPCs by postcode.
When should you renew your EPC?
As EPCs haven’t been around for long, if there’s already an EPC for your property you should still be able to use this until the ten years is up. However, you might want to refresh the EPC if significant changes have been made to a property. We recently visited a property in Morningside that had an EPC with an F rating. However, the landlord had recently fitted a nice new shiny combi boiler, central heating throughout and double glazing. The EPC rating went from an F to a high C, making the property much more attractive to potential tenants.
Energy Performance Certificate Edinburgh
If you’ve checked the Scottish EPC Register, and your property doesn’t have an EPC, we can help. To arrange an appointment for an EPC for your property just click here, or email us at info@legionellaedinburgh.com