Category: EPC Guidance

Owning, selling or letting a listed property can be confusing enough without conflicting advice about Energy Performance Certificates. Some owners are told: “Listed buildings are automatically exempt from EPCs.” Others are told they must obtain an EPC before an estate agent can market the property. Neither statement is reliable in every case. A listed building… Continue reading Do Listed Buildings Need an EPC? Grade II Exemptions and Conservation Area Rules

If you own, let or manage commercial property, you’ve probably seen reports that the Government has delayed planned changes to Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs). That has left many landlords asking: Do I still need a Commercial EPC? Have the EPC rules changed? Are MEES regulations still in force? Should I wait before getting a new… Continue reading Government EPC Reforms: What Commercial Property Owners Need to Know in 2026

If you’re selling a commercial property, one question often appears early in the transaction: Do I need a Commercial EPC before selling? Another common question follows: Who pays for the Commercial EPC — the seller or the buyer? These issues often arise when: selling an office disposing of a retail unit marketing a warehouse transferring… Continue reading Commercial EPC During a Property Sale: Who Pays and When Is It Needed?

If you own, manage, sell, or lease a commercial property, you’ve probably heard that a valid Commercial EPC is required. However, many property owners ask an important question: Do all commercial properties need an EPC? The answer is no. While most commercial buildings require an Energy Performance Certificate, there are specific situations where an EPC… Continue reading Commercial EPC Exemptions Explained: When Is an EPC Not Required?

May 20, 2026 Toufik Beladi Energy bills remain one of the biggest costs for UK households. At the same time, EPC ratings are becoming more important for homeowners, landlords, buyers, and mortgage lenders. But many people assume improving an EPC rating means spending tens of thousands of pounds. That is not always true. Some upgrades… Continue reading How to improve your EPC rating without spending thousands

Most UK homes have an EPC rating from A to G. But what those letters actually mean — in terms of cost, value, and legal rules — is often unclear. Your EPC rating affects: How much you pay for energy Whether you can rent your property How attractive your home is to buyers Future upgrade… Continue reading EPC rating explained: what each band means for your home

If you own or manage a commercial property in the UK, MEES regulations directly affect whether you can legally rent it. Many landlords only look into MEES when: a tenant is leaving a new lease is being signed a property is being marketed an EPC rating is checked during a transaction At that point, the… Continue reading MEES Regulations for Commercial Property: EPC Rules Landlords Must Know (2026–2030)

If you are selling a commercial property, the short answer is usually no. In most cases, an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) is required when a commercial building is sold. The seller must make it available to potential buyers early in the process. If you need a Commercial EPC quickly, you can book a commercial EPC… Continue reading Can You Sell a Commercial Property Without an EPC?

If your Commercial EPC has expired, it can create problems during a property transaction. Many landlords and business owners only discover the issue when they are: selling a commercial property negotiating a new lease renewing an existing lease marketing a property for tenants At that point a common question appears: Can you sell or rent… Continue reading Expired Commercial EPC: Can You Still Sell or Let a Business Property?

If you operate a restaurant, gym, or retail unit in London, you may legally need a Commercial EPC (Energy Performance Certificate). Many business owners only discover this requirement when they are: signing a new lease renewing a commercial lease selling a commercial property marketing a business premises At that point the same questions usually appear:… Continue reading Commercial EPC for Restaurants, Gyms and Retail Units: What London Businesses Must Know