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EPC help!!

katypetal
katypetal Posts: 40 Forumite
in House buying, renting & selling
Hi, I'm after some advice on epc (energy performance certificate)

I'm just about to put my flat on the rental market and was told by the agent that I would have to look into getting one, he said they dont really mind if I dont?

Have looked on the web and they are all different prices?? So Im confused. Do I need to get one and what sort of price should I be looking at to pay, as I have seen the price range from £40 - £150??

Any advice would be greatfully received :)
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  • silvercar
    silvercar Posts: 50,681 Ambassador
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Academoney Grad Name Dropper
    Legally you need one, I doubt whether anyone reads one and if they do whether they take any notice of it. Get the cheapest you can.

    Before the inspection change all your light bulbs for low energy ones (working or not, they still count); after the inspection you can change them back if you want.
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  • WhiteHorse
    WhiteHorse Posts: 2,492 Forumite
    EPC's are rubbish. More government window dressing (and a nice little earner too).

    Just get the cheapest one you can. There are a lot of ripoff artists in this field, so shop around.
    "Never underestimate the mindless force of a government bureaucracy
    seeking to expand its power, dominion and budget"
    Jay Stanley, American Civil Liberties Union.
  • katypetal
    katypetal Posts: 40 Forumite
    Thanks for your advice, think I will get one just so Im covered anyway!

    Is theer anyway of telling which companies are real and not a cowboy?
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  • timmyt
    timmyt Posts: 1,628 Forumite
    £45 is about right
    My posts are just my opinions and are not offered as legal advice - though I consider them darn fine opinions none the less.:cool2:

    My bad spelling...well I rush type these opinions on my own time, so sorry, but they are free.:o
  • Evee2000
    Evee2000 Posts: 217 Forumite
    PPI Party Pooper
    katypetal wrote: »
    Thanks for your advice, think I will get one just so Im covered anyway!

    Is theer anyway of telling which companies are real and not a cowboy?


    Yes - go to www.hcrregister.com where you will be able to search for accredited energy assessors.
  • LittleMissAspie
    LittleMissAspie Posts: 2,130 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    silvercar wrote: »
    I doubt whether anyone reads one and if they do whether they take any notice of it.
    I would if I was renting again. The boiler here costs loads to run and I'm fed up of being cold.
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