How can a landlord check whether a property already has an EPC?
Search the official government EPC register using the property address. It shows available certificates, their ratings and lodge dates.
Landlord EPC knowledge centre
Clear EPC guidance for rental properties.
Use this hub to check what an EPC contains, prepare for an assessment and plan sensible next steps for a landlord property.
Practical landlord guidanceCheck. Assess. Plan. Record.
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Landlord EPC guides
Each guide focuses on a specific stage, with clear links to booking and official information.
Property condition
Stock condition surveys
Book a visual condition survey to record defects, maintenance needs and priorities across a landlord property.
Read the guide Landlord essentialsLandlord EPC assessments
Understand when to check a certificate, what to prepare and how to use the completed report.
Read the guide Rating improvementsHow to improve an EPC rating
Review the current report, investigate suitable measures and keep useful evidence of completed work.
Read the guide Before improvementsPre-works EPC planning
Create a clear starting point before a coordinated programme of energy-efficiency improvements.
Read the guide EPC explainedWhat is an EPC?
Learn what the A-to-G rating means, what an assessor records and where certificates are published.
Read the guideA useful landlord routine
From certificate check to practical plan
An EPC is most useful when it is treated as evidence, not just a document for a transaction.
- 01
Check the register
Find out whether a certificate already exists and review its lodge date and recorded rating.
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Arrange an assessment
If a new EPC is needed, provide access and any documents that help verify the property features.
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Review recommendations
Use the report to identify measures worth investigating with suitably qualified professionals.
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Keep improvement evidence
Retain invoices, certificates, specifications and photographs for future assessment evidence.
Local appointments
EPC service areas
Local booking pages provide focused information for landlords and property professionals in each area.
Common questions
Landlord EPC questions
Requirements can depend on the property and tenancy. Use current government guidance when making compliance decisions.
Read official landlord guidanceHow long is a domestic EPC normally valid?
A domestic EPC is normally valid for 10 years. Landlords should still check that the certificate matches the property and review current requirements for their particular letting.
What should be available for an EPC assessment?
The assessor needs safe access to the rooms, fixed heating equipment and relevant parts of the property. Documents for insulation, extensions, glazing, heating or renewable technology can help where features are not visible.
Can an EPC help plan improvement work?
Yes. The current and potential ratings, property details and modelled recommendations provide a useful starting point. Confirm suitability, permissions, costs and technical details before commissioning work.
Need an EPC for a landlord property?
Send the property postcode and preferred timing for Barnstaple, Tiverton, Exeter or Taunton.