EPC Rating C Target: What Landlords Need to Know About Future MEES Changes
The UK government has signalled its intention to raise the Minimum Energy Efficiency Standard (MEES) for rented properties from the current EPC rating E to EPC rating C. While the specific timeline has been subject to delays and policy changes, the direction of travel is clear: landlords need to be preparing their properties for higher […]
Commercial EPC Requirements: A Guide for Building Owners
Commercial Energy Performance Certificates differ from residential EPCs in several important ways. A commercial EPC uses the Simplified Building Energy Model (SBEM) rather than SAP, and must be produced by a qualified Non-Domestic Energy Assessor. They’re required whenever a commercial property is constructed, sold, or let, and are valid for ten years. The Minimum Energy […]
What Is an EPC? Energy Performance Certificates Explained
An Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) is a document that rates the energy efficiency of a property on a scale from A (most efficient) to G (least efficient). EPCs are required whenever a property is built, sold, or let, and they’re valid for ten years. The certificate includes the current EPC rating and a potential rating […]
MEES Compliance: Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards for Rental Properties
Since April 2020, MEES regulations apply to all domestic private rented properties. Landlords cannot let properties with EPC ratings of F or G unless a valid exemption is registered. Valid exemptions include: all relevant improvements made, cost cap exceeded (£3,500 including VAT), required consents refused, and improvements would devalue the property by more than 5%. […]
EPC Regulations 2025: What Property Owners Need to Know
Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) rate the energy efficiency of a property on a scale from A (most efficient) to G (least efficient). Since 2018, the Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) have prohibited landlords from letting properties with an EPC rating below E. EPCs are valid for ten years and must be available when a property […]