Energy Performance Certificates in Sheffield
Residential and commercial property owners in England and in Wales must be able to present an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC). Otherwise, they can’t put up their property for sale or rent.
Potential tenants and buyers will be interested in knowing the energy efficiency of a property before they buy or rent it. Meet prospects sooner by securing an EPC from us,
We help you secure an EPC in Sheffield as soon as possible.
What are the different types of EPCs?
An EPC states the energy efficiency level of your property. The rating system starts from A, which is the most efficient, to G. There are different types of EPCs that you can get depending on your property type.
Learn about the differences of dometic, commercial and SAP EPCs below:
Domestic EPC
If you’re the owner or landlord of a residential property, you’re required to present a domestic energy performance certificate to potential buyers and tenants. We can arrange this for you.
Share the necessary information and settle your payment through our website or via phone. Our local assessor in Sheffield will contact you within two working days to schedule an appointment.
You may check the “Track My Order” link on our website if your certificate is ready for download.
Commercial EPC
You should be able to present an EPC to any prospective tenant or buyer for your commercial property. Otheriwse, you might pay a penalty worth 12.5% of the total property value or £750.
A commercial EPC typically includes a recommendation report. This report tells the buyer or tenant about the improvements they can make to improve the property’s energy rating. The certificate will remain valid for 10 years.
New builds require a separate type of EPC called the On Construction certificate. The person in charge of completing Building Regulations should be the one to arrange this.
SAP EPC
An SAP EPC is required for newly built properties and recently converted properties. You should also be able to present this EPC for a property that recently increased its number of dwellings.
Site visits aren’t required for you to get this type of certificate. Still, our SAP energy assessors in Sheffield work efficiently to give you a Predicted Energy Assessment and a full SAP EPC.
SAP EPCs remain valid for 10 years. You may also use this certificate for property transactions.
When do you need an EPC?
Any property owner or landlord is required to present an EPC when putting a property on the market or renting it out. Study the two scenarios that require an EPC and what you can expect from each one:
Selling Your Property
UK laws state that a property owner must have an EPC — or must have ordered one, at the very least — when their property goes on the market. If you’re selling your property, your real estate agent has a 28-day window since the sale’s commencement to upload the certificate.
Right now, properties for sale don’t have a minimum EPC rating. But still, you would need to present a certificate during the sales transaction. It is also required when you’re transferring a land title from a pension fund or transferring your property to another individual.
Renting Your Property
Landlords are responsible for getting an EPC before you can rent out or lease your property. Potential tenants should be able to view the certificate when they come over for a property visit.
Rental properties should have a minimum EPC rating of E. If you didn’t register an appropriate exemption and you failed to comply with the Compliance Notice, you could face a Publication Penalty. You might also be required to pay a fine of up to £2,000.
Meanwhile, you need to get an SAP EPC for newly built or recently converted property. The same applies for properties that have recently increased their number of dwellings.
You’re exempted from getting an EPC if the property is a place of worship, a building that’s scheduled for demolition, a temporary building that is used for less than two years, a detached commercial building with a maximum floor area of 50m2, and industrial sites and workshops with low energy usage.
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EPCs for Property in Sheffield
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