How important is an accurate Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) assessment?

The EPC grades a property's energy efficiency from A (most efficient) to G (least efficient) and is valid for 10 years. If the required data is not available at the time of survey, default settings will be used - which could mean your property gets a worse rating than it should.

With EPC ratings expected to start affecting property value soon, how can you ensure you get the best result for your building?

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The difference data can make

Believe it or not, the EPCs here are for the same building. For the EPC on the left, Heating Ventilation and Air Condition (HVAC) site data were used, producing a B efficiency rating. And for the example on the right, default HVAC settings were used, which resulted in a very inefficient G rating. Which would you rather own?

How to optimise your EPC rating

Information is paramount to achieve the best possible EPC rating for your building.

Ensure you have all the vital data available for the survey by choosing a reputable energy assessor who will investigate fully.

Prior to the assessor's visit, make sure all surveyors and onsite staff members provide the assessor with as much building fabric, operation and maintenance information as possible.

At NB Real Estate, we can help you to attain the optimal EPC grade for your property.