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Commercial Properties for sale or rent will now need Energy Performance Certificates
As of 1st October 2008, all freehold and leasehold commercial properties being sold, leased or built are required by law to have a Commercial Energy Performance Certificate (EPC, for short).
The EPC, which is based on a sliding rating system - A (good) through to G (poor) - is intended to give an estimate of the energy usage and CO2 emissions of a building. It is carried out by accredited UK commercial epc contractors and is valid for 10 years. It must be available to prospective buyers and tenants before a viewing is conducted or when sales details are provided.
If a business or commercial property was already on the market before 1st October 2008 and remains on the market, then it will need an EPC by 4th January 2009 at the latest. If however it is sold or rented out before this 2009 deadline, then an EPC must be provided as soon as possible to the buyer or tenant. In this situation, on a practical level, buyers and tenants will require to see the EPC before they commit to the purchase or lease. Inspection of air conditioning systems will also be required from January 2009.
The following properties do not require an EPC:
- Places of worship
- Commercial buildings under 50 square metres
- Temporary buildings
- Buildings to be demolished within two years
- Industrial buildings with low energy use where the space is mostly not heated or cooled
How can we help?
If you have any questions on the above or need advice on whether and when you need to provide an EPC or air conditioning report, please contact us.
If you do need a commercial EPC or an air conditioning report, then we have access to various UK commercial epc contractors and can help you find one suitable to your need to achieve an energy effiecient building. You simply need to contact us with your requirements and we will provide you with a range of energy assessors and quotes to choose from. Once you have chosen the energy assessor, we will then arrange the inspection for you and will email you the report. A charge of £150 plus VAT will be made for this service. Energy assessors fees themselves will vary depending on the type of report you require and the size of the property.