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EPC Assessors

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An Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) measures the energy efficiency of a building that’s for sale or rent on a scale from A (most efficient) to G (least efficient). This report also informs people of recommended energy improvements and cost-effective ways to have a better rating. An EPC gives a clear view of a property’s energy efficiency. If you’re a homebuyer you must make sure the seller has a valid and up to date EPC rating. A better rating could be attractive for a potential buyer or tenant, whereas a lower one indicates that the property could incur higher energy bills. The cost of a Commercial EPC is governed by the type, size and complexity of a building, also the type of heating and ventilation. Providing scale floor plans of a building will significantly reduce the cost. As a landlord, when looking for a new property to purchase, you should look for a commercial building with at least the minimum energy efficiency level in place. This means that the property should have an EPC rating of at least an E or above. Purchasing a property with a lower EPC rating than E, could lead to difficulties in leasing the property out when the new UK law is enforced in April 2023. Look at your EPC – this will tell you what rating your property is, from ‘A’ to ‘G’. The property needs to be rated ‘E’ or above to be considered appropriately habitable for letting. On the second page of your energy performance certificate, ‘recommended measures’ will be listed. These will show you what you need to do to improve your rating, how big the measures are, how expensive they are, and what kind of difference it will make. A team of Energy Assessors and Chartered Surveyors are uniquely placed to give advice on epc commercial property and provide a complete energy consultancy service.

When a potential buyer or tenant first makes an enquiry about a building or views the building they must be shown the EPC and recommendation report. This is the responsibility of either the seller or the agent acting on their behalf. Energy efficiency brings a wide set of benefits to different parts of society. These range from: direct benefits that a homeowner can gain in terms of reduced energy bills, improved comfort in their home, and improvements to the value of their property; economic benefits such as job creation and the creation of new services; and energy system benefits from reduced demand including greater energy security, lower generation costs and network reinforcement costs. The double glazing used in a building is taken into consideration during an EPC assessment. A building with modern, double glazed units in a building would give a better EPC result than single glazed wood framed. Argon filled units with a low-e coating give better performance. An energy performance certificate (EPC) is something that has been needed since April 2008 whenever a property is built, sold or rented. In Scotland, domestic EPCs must be displayed somewhere in the property, such as in the meter cupboard or next to the boiler. The requirement to have an EPC has been the law since 2008 so if you’re asking do I need an EPC it may be the property already has one. Although bear in mind once completed the EPC is only valid for 10 years. Professional assistance in relation to mees can make or break a commercial building project.

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Only an approved energy assessor can lodge data on to the domestic EPC register (the register) through their accreditation scheme. An EPC is only valid if it has been generated from data lodged on the register and each set of data has been allocated a report reference number. The register is the only official place for storing EPC data. An EPC is valid for 10 years, as long as no other more recent energy performance for the building in question exists on the register. Certification for a building consisting of a single dwelling may be based on the assessment of another representative building of similar design and size with a similar actual energy performance quality. The MEES EPC Regulations are enforced by Local Weights and Measures Authorities (LWMAs). LWMAs will have powers to impose civil penalties which are set by reference to the property's rateable value. A DEC shows the operational rating of the building and must be updated either annually (if floor area is in excess of 1,000 m²) or every 10 years (if floor areas is above 250m² and below 1,000m²). The rating is scored from an ‘A’ for very efficient through to a ‘G’ for inefficient. The DEC must also be made clearly visible to members of the public who use the building. If you need to order a new EPC, search for an accredited domestic energy assessor on the EPC register. You can also arrange an EPC through your estate agent but this is a pricier option. A solid understanding of non domestic epc register makes any related process simple and hassle free.

In order to improve the EPC rating of a commercial building the landlord must have work carried out to increase the property’s energy efficiency, such as replacing the boiler or insulating the property. Tenants may be asked to leave the property whilst work is being carried out to improve energy efficiency. They may also be asked to contribute towards the cost of the works. Energy efficient homes are growing in popularity, with sellers highlighting the benefits of efficient upgrades in the face of rising energy prices. When the time comes to sell your house, you should inform your estate agent or solicitor of the energy efficient measures that are now a part of your home’s infrastructure. Details of upgrades such as insulation or draught-proofing will be passed on to future owners, along with their energy savings. In addition, these upgrades distinctly improve habitation comfort within the home and can be a potential selling point. The Simplified Building Energy Model is government approved and is used to calculate the energy required to heat, cool, ventilate and light a non-residential or commercial building over the course of year, and is measured assuming the building is being used under the usual or normal circumstances. An EPC rating is a score based on a review of your home's energy effiency. Properties are scored from A (Highly efficient) to G (Inefficient). The more efficent your property, the higher your EPC rating and the cheaper your energy bills. A qualified, accredited Non Domestic Energy Assessor performs a commercial EPC. For buildings that are already in use, a site visit will be required. For a newly built property, no site visit is usually required as assessors carry out a desktop exercise done from the building plans. Maximising potential for commercial epc isn't the same as meeting client requirements and expectations.
 
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