Will Your Rental Property Reach EPC Band C?
Need to improve your EPC rating? We help landlords and letting agents identify the most cost-effective route to a better EPC, avoiding unnecessary upgrades and helping prepare rental properties for future requirements.
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We support:
- Private landlords
- Letting agents and property managers
- Portfolio landlords
- Property investors preparing homes for letting
- Anyone wanting to know how to improve their EPC rating
Typical situations include:
- Preparing a property for a new tenancy
- Reviewing compliance for an existing rental property
- Addressing EPC ratings below the required threshold
- Identifying practical improvements to meet energy efficiency regulations
- Independent advice before carrying out upgrade works
- The question of 'will my rental property reach EPC C?'
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What’s the Cheapest Route to EPC C?
The Landlord Health Pack shows you what your property would score if an EPC were lodged today and identifies the most cost-effective improvements needed to reach EPC C. It is designed to give landlords clear, practical guidance on their property’s specific situation. It has been popular with estate agents across Devon, and we have reviewed entire portfolios to support compliance and mitigate agents losing landlords.
What the report provides:
- An assessment of the property’s rating if an EPC were lodged today
- Identification of the most cost-effective measures likely to achieve a C rating
- Costed recommendations, with installer quotations where appropriate
The current EPC calculation methodology (RdSAP 10) remains in use, with the introduction of the new Home Energy Model (HEM) delayed until at least the second half of 2027. This means landlords can still reliably assess how improvements are likely to affect their EPC under the current methodology, without the goalposts shifting in the immediate future.
Private rented properties are expected to be required to meet a higher EPC standard by 2030. While the detailed requirements are still evolving, many landlords are reviewing their properties now to understand what improvements may be needed and avoid future compliance pressure. Higher EPC ratings can also benefit property finance, with some lenders offering preferential products for more energy-efficient properties.
What’s Included In Your Landlord Health Pack?
- Landlord provides tenant contact details / access arrangements Full survey of the property, including an non-lodged EPC (EPR) and fabric condition review Production of an EPR (Energy Performance Report) indicating the rating if lodged today Recommendations on the most economical route to C rating Optional further reporting where needed (ventilation, condition, etc.)
Where recommended works are completed within three months, a Free EPC is included, provided the measures are installed as specified. This provides a 10-year compliance position.
From £275 including VAT
FAQ
An EPC (Energy Performance Certificate) is a legally recognised certificate that must be lodged on the national EPC register when a property is sold or let. An EPR (Energy Performance Report) uses the same RdSAP methodology but is not lodged on the public register. It is typically used as a planning tool to model improvement measures and understand how different upgrades may affect a property’s EPC rating before any work is carried out.
In England and Wales, privately rented properties must normally achieve a minimum EPC rating of E before they can be legally let, unless a valid exemption has been registered. Landlords should also be aware that future regulations are expected to require higher EPC ratings, meaning many properties may need improvement works over time to remain compliant.
Beyond EPC requirements, landlords should also consider ventilation, heating system suitability, insulation levels and the overall condition of the property. Addressing issues such as damp, mould, poor ventilation or inefficient heating can improve tenant comfort, reduce running costs and help ensure the property continues to meet evolving energy efficiency regulations.