Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) are issued by energy assessors belonging to a government-approved accreditation scheme. EPCs quantify a building’s calculated potential energy performance in the form of an ‘asset rating’, which is presented in a form similar to the system used to rate white goods – such as fridges and washing machines.

If you are buying or renting business premises, looking at EPCs enables you to consider energy efficiency and potential energy costs.

Prospective buyers or tenants must receive an EPC before they buy from a seller, let or sublet. Owners of newly built or refurbished business property must receive an EPC before they accept a property from a builder.

You’ve probably heard that you need – or will soon need – to have your home surveyed for an Energy Performance Certificate before you can legally market your home for sale to the public.. but you neither know what’s involved, nor what this survey will do for you.

A domestic EPC should cost you between £45 – £75.