Start hereWhat is an EPC?What the certificate is, when you need one, and an example explained part by part, from the A to G rating to the improvement recommendations.Read the guide

Score · Energy ratingCurrentPotential

92+A

81–91B84 B

69–80C

55–68D62 D

39–54E

21–38F

1–20G

For landlords

The rules on letting a home, and how to stay on the right side of them.

• What is the minimum EPC rating for a rental property?The minimum EPC rating for privately rented homes in England and Wales, what to do if yours is F or G, and what's planned for 2030.Read the guide
• Can you be fined for renting a property without a valid EPC?The penalties landlords face for letting without an EPC, or below the minimum E rating, and how to put it right.Read the guide
• How long does an EPC last, and when do you need a new one?EPCs last 10 years. How to check when yours expires, when you need a new one, and when it's worth getting one early.Read the guide

Selling a home

What you need before your home goes on the market.

• Do I need an EPC before listing my house for sale?When you need an EPC to sell a home in England and Wales, the deadlines, the penalty, and how to avoid holding up your listing.Read the guide
• Can a house fail an EPC? What a low rating means when you sellWhy a house can't fail an EPC, whether a low rating affects your sale price, and the cheaper fixes that can lift a rating.Read the guide

Cost and process

What an EPC costs, and what happens at the visit.

• How much does an EPC cost in the North East?What a domestic EPC costs in Teesside, Durham, Darlington, Tyneside and Wearside, what affects the price, and what should be included.Read the guide
• What happens during an EPC survey? A room-by-room checklistWhat an EPC assessor looks at, room by room, how long it takes, and how to get ready so your home gets the rating it deserves.Read the guide