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As a homeowner or landlord in Scotland, you may have heard of Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) but not know exactly what they are or why you need one. At Walker Fraser Steele, we are on hand to advise on what an EPC is and why it’s important for homeowners and landlords in Scotland. We’ll also provide an overview of the regulations surrounding EPCs in Scotland and how to get one.

Why do I need an EPC?

An EPC provides important information about the energy efficiency of a property which can help potential buyers or tenants make an informed decision about whether to buy or rent the property. An EPC can also help landlords meet their legal obligations under Scottish legislation.

Regulations surrounding EPCs in Scotland

The Scottish Government has introduced regulations that require all properties built, sold or rented out in Scotland to have an up-to-date Energy Performance Certificate (EPC). The regulations also require landlords to ensure that their properties meet minimum standards for energy efficiency before they can be let out and they must also provide tenants with a copy of the EPC before they move into the property.

How to get an EPC

If you need an Energy Performance Certificate for your property, you will need to contact an accredited Domestic Energy Assessor (DEA) such as Walker Fraser Steele. Our DEA’s will visit your property and carry out an assessment which will determine its energy efficiency rating and suggest ways to improve it. The DEA will then produce an EPC which will be valid for 10 years from the date it was issued. We also provide an Energy Report as part of the Scottish Home Report.

How much does an Energy Report cost?

• Energy reports for properties with up to and including 3 bedrooms are £90 (inc VAT).
• For properties with 4 bedrooms or more, please fill in our quote request form or call 0141 221 0442.

If you would like any further guidance, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

Energy Performance Certificates are important documents that provide information on the energy efficiency of a property and help potential buyers or tenants make informed decisions about whether to buy or rent it. In Scotland, all properties built, sold or rented out must have an up-to-date EPC before they can be let out and landlords must provide tenants with a copy of their EPC before they move into the property. If you need an Energy Performance Certificate for your property, you can contact us at Walker Fraser Steele, as an accredited Domestic Energy Assessor who will visit your property and carry out an assessment which will determine its energy efficiency rating and suggest ways to improve it.

What is an Energy Performance Certificate?

An Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) is a document that assesses the energy efficiency of a property. It provides information on the energy efficiency rating of a property and suggests ways to improve the energy efficiency of the building. An EPC is required by law when a property is built, sold or rented out in Scotland.

An Energy Report is provided as part of the Scottish Home Report.