Under government legislation, all properties new to the market are required to have an Energy Performance Certificate, or EPC, produced for their property, which is carried out by an Energy Assessor.

This is a report into how ‘energy efficient’ your property is, as part of a European agreement to reduce CO2 emissions.

An energy assessor (or EA) will typically calculate the energy efficiency of your property by looking at the following:
   
    Type of Boiler
    Loft insulation   
    Thermostats on radiators
    Low energy lighting
    Cavity wall Insulation   
    Double Glazing
    Type of Hot water cylinder
    Thermostats on hot water cylinders
    Age of your property
    Property construction type

Once this information is collated, as well as other information, the EA will give your property a score out of 100 for ‘energy efficiency’, and also a score out of 100 for ‘potential energy efficiency’. These scores are then placed on a graph (a bit like you would see when purchasing a washing machine) and added to your sales particulars as part of the advertising for your property.

However, you needn’t worry too much about organizing an EPC. Starkey & Brown can make all the necessary arrangements for you, at a cost of £75 + vat. Then we will liaise with the EA to provide us with all the information we need.

If you have any questions with regards to EPC’s, then call us on 01522 845 845 and we would be more than happy to help.