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Do I need an EPC
As of the 1st April 2023 any commercial property that is privately rented (even if the lease was in effect before the 1st April) will require a commercial EPC.
Any commercial property that is to be sold or rented will require an EPC to be lodged with the non domestic EPC register. Failure to hold a valid commercial EPC may prevent the sale or rental of your property.
To find out if your property has a valid EPC you can view the government register here
The law on MEES
(Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards)
The Energy Act 2011 mandates the Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change to ensure the implementation of regulations aimed at enhancing the energy efficiency of buildings in the non-domestic private rental sector.
Consequently, since April 1st, 2018, it has been illegal to issue new leases for properties in England and Wales that fail to meet the Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES).
These regulations will encompass all non-domestic privately rented properties from April 2023, and failure to comply with them may result in substantial penalties.
Minimum Requirements
All commercial property that has an existing tenant or is to be sold or rented require a commercial EPC with a minimum rating of an E.
Non-compliance may result in financial penalties, which are linked to the rateable value of the property and could potentially reach up to £150,000
Guidance on minimum energy efficiency can be found here
Why choose us?
While many commercial EPC providers operate as simple booking services, we stand out by offering comprehensive advice on enhancing your property's energy efficiency rating if your property does not meet the minimum standard.
If your property falls below the minimum energy efficiency standard (currently set at E), we won't just lodge the EPC; we'll recommend specific improvements to help you meet the standard.
EPC panel companies might submit your EPC with an F or G rating, leaving you to commission a second EPC after any improvements have been made which could delay a sale or lease of the property. We take a proactive approach. Before lodging a failed EPC, we'll consult with you and provide advice on how to improve your property's energy rating so any improvements can be made before the EPC is lodged. This strategy helps you avoid additional costs linked to multiple EPC submissions.
Are any properties exempt from an EPC?
Properties that do not require a commercial EPC under current regulations are:
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Standalone buildings under 50m2
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Places of worship
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Temporary buildings that will be used for less than two years
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An industrial site, workshop or non-residential agricultural building that doesn’t use much energy
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Properties to be demolished, properties that are due to be demolished where all the relevant documents and planning permission exists
Implications of not meeting MEES
(Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards)
The valuations of properties not meeting the standards are likely to be affected, as their marketability will be diminished.
Rent reviews on F and G rated properties may be adversely affected.
There may be implications for dilapidation assessments, where landlords have a
legal responsibility to ensure the property is maintained to the standard agreed in the contract.
Lenders may refuse to lend against a property that has not met the minimum standards as they will not be able to let them if they inherit the property.
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