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Are Companies Offering an Express EPC Service Really Delivering?

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Are Companies Offering an Express EPC Service Really Delivering?

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The need for an EPC when either selling or renting a property cannot be avoided thanks to the change in government legislation that saw the abolition of Home Information Packs. Any property that is to be placed on the market for sale will need to have an EPC commissioned with the responsibility falling on both the seller and their agent to ensure compliance with the law. Landlords have a similar responsibility to ensure that an EPC is available to any prospective tenants from as early as the initial enquiry.An EPC can only be provided by an accredited Energy Assessor. Their standard of work will be regulated by a government approved body and they must have public liability insurance and professional indemnity cover also. The process of obtaining an EPC should be relatively simple however the consumer is faced with a bewildering array of EPC providers. These range from the local independent assessor to the corporate providers with their flashy websites. Many of the larger operators have

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