EPCs
Issuing Updated Energy Performance Certificates
Across the Dagenham, Elm Park, Aveley & Collier Row Areas
An Energy Performance Certificate is a measure of the energy efficiency and the CO2 emission levels of the property and is issued by a qualified assessor. In addition to providing information about the typical energy costs and consumption, the assessment may also come with recommendations for ways to reduce energy use in the future.
At A.C. Estates, one of our assessors will visit your property to assess the efficiency by checking the basic building, windows, heating, lighting system and loft insulation, when applicable. Our assessors are able to travel to properties throughout the Dagenham, Elm Park, Aveley, Collier Row, South Ockendon, Romford, Purfleet, Upminster, Hornchurch and Rainham areas.
How Are EPC Results Rated?
It is not a pass or fail situation and the assessor will award an efficiency rating for the property. Ratings range from A to G on a colour-coded scale, with A being the most efficient with the lowest energy bills. Your rating may also include recommendations that could be carried out to improve the efficiency of your property, thus allowing you to save money on air conditioning and heating costs.
Why Are EPC Necessary?
It is a requirement by law that the EPC is available prior to the property being marketed and be available for viewing by prospective clients if required. The EPC report lets prospective home buyers see how much their energy bills will cost if they purchase the property. If buyers are trying to decide between multiple properties, the EPC ratings could become a deciding factor.
Energy performance certificates are valid for 10 years and cost between £50 and £100.
Do EPCs Affect Home Sales or Letting Prices?
Over the past few years, there has been an increase in demand for energy-efficient homes, appliances and features. Despite this, the results of an EPC assessment have little to no impact on the prices of homes that are for sale or let. While EPC results can help influence the prospective buyer, they do not influence the worth of the property.
For more information about the prices in the Dagenham, Elm Park, Aveley, Collier Row, South Ockendon, Romford, Purfleet, Upminster, Hornchurch and Rainham areas, please don't hesitate to reach out to our sales and letting agents today.
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Do you need an updated EPC for your property? Whether you’re building, buying, selling, or letting, the property will need a newly issued EPC from an accredited source. With over 20 years of experience, landlords, tenants and developers have trusted us for all their EPC and property management needs. Contact A.C. Estates today for more information about obtaining a new EPC or to schedule an appointment.
Once our accredited assessor grades your property, you are now allowed to sell your home or let your rental house to potential tenants. For assistance selling or letting your property, we welcome you to contact our offices to speak with one of our letting agents today.
Based in Hornchurch, our professional team is proud to serve clients throughout the Borough of Havering, and the surrounding areas of Essex. These communities include Dagenham, Elm Park, Aveley, Collier Row, South Ockendon, Romford, Purfleet, Upminster and Rainham.