On 20th May 2010 the Government suspended the use of Home Information Packs with a view to abolishing them through legislation. However the requirement for a valid Energy Performance Certificate (EPC), which ranks the energy efficiency of a home with an A to G rating, still remains. Energy Performance Certificates are part of EU legislation and as such will have to be retained.
If you are selling your house you must provide a valid Energy Performance Certificate within 28 days of putting your property on the market. At this time it is not clear whether a new EPC will be required each time the property is put on the market or not.
If you are renting out a property you must have a valid EPC before new tenants let the property. For rental properties EPC's are valid for ten years.
Scott Rowe can organise for an Energy Inspector to come round and assess your property should you need an EPC. The cost of this is generally between £50-£80.
