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Recently bought property with EPC rating D?
11:17 AM, 5th April 2023, 3 years ago
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Hello, Last year I bought a property with an EPC rating of D. This is the only property I have. Now all the news about upgrading a property to a minimum of EPC rating of C is making me think what action should I take to do this?
When I look at our EPC certificate, it mentions the recommended actions to improve rating to B but not C.
The actions appearing are:
1) Floor insulation
2) Solar water heating
3) Solar photovoltaic panels
The certificate says that carrying out the above changes will improve the rating from D to B.
Do any readers from Property118 have any suggestions on what I should do to achieve an EPC rating of C?
Thank you,
Abdus
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Member Since April 2015 - Comments: 13
11:24 AM, 5th April 2023, About 3 years ago
Contact the assessor named on the certificate and ask him to undertake some what-if’s for you. You’ll no doubt be charged, but your requirements will be specific to that property
Member Since September 2022 - Comments: 32
11:45 AM, 5th April 2023, About 3 years ago
I’m in the same boat. 2 lovely detached bungalows in D and to get to C needs either floor insulation which means destroying a kitchen bathroom tiles electrics carpets just to fit. Or solar panels put on a 40 yr old roof shaded by neighbours houses and the return on investment in energy wouldn’t cover the interest.
We’d be better to offset the cost by putting our cash in windfarm investment rather than waste our money on pointless box ticking inefficient improvements.
My action will be SELL when forced.
Member Since February 2023 - Comments: 1
11:47 AM, 5th April 2023, About 3 years ago
Reply to the comment left by David Nichols at 05/04/2023 – 11:45
Me too
Member Since October 2022 - Comments: 402
11:54 AM, 5th April 2023, About 3 years ago
The EPC should detai how much each improvement does with a number. Do enough to achieve bottom c. Get a new EPC and you are sorted for the next 10 years Depending on floor type insulating it can be difficult with a tenant on situ
Member Since November 2014 - Comments: 7
11:57 AM, 5th April 2023, About 3 years ago
It might be worth someone else re assessing the current EPC rating. We had someone do that and the rating changed because he (apparently) took account of the specific make and model of the boiler, paid attention to the level of double glazing etc. Ratings moved from D to C and therefore saved us expense and hassle
Member Since August 2015 - Comments: 26
12:07 PM, 5th April 2023, About 3 years ago
As the UK continues its descent to Third world status where bribery is considered quite acceptable just find an assessor amenable to such an arrangement.
Member Since June 2014 - Comments: 325
12:23 PM, 5th April 2023, About 3 years ago
Hi Adbus – you do not state date of current EPC but do not just rely on the recommendations on the Certificate as often there are other more economical changes which can implemented to increase the Rating. Strongly recommend either contacting the original Domestic Energy Assessor or engage a new one to model options. Also check EPC on neighbouring properties to assess if current EPC is consistent, as the competence of some assessors is less than desired.
Remember Band D is the average Rating across the UK so lots of other owners with similar rated properties. And that software behind RdSAP due to be revised later this year so ratings prior and after may be different.
Member Since January 2015 - Comments: 1447 - Articles: 1
12:32 PM, 5th April 2023, About 3 years ago
Reply to the comment left by David Nichols at 05/04/2023 – 11:45
Sell before forced or your sale price will be seriously diminished
Member Since January 2015 - Comments: 1447 - Articles: 1
12:33 PM, 5th April 2023, About 3 years ago
Reply to the comment left by russell branch at 05/04/2023 – 12:07
Thought we were moving to a 4th world country!
Member Since January 2015 - Comments: 1447 - Articles: 1
12:34 PM, 5th April 2023, About 3 years ago
Reply to the comment left by Jireh Homes at 05/04/2023 – 12:23
And what’s the likelihood that what is now a C will become a D or E? Or am I just being cynical