predicted epc

wodgerdodger

Were in the process of buying an 8 year old house , price has been agreed and now waiting for usual paperwork from vendor solicitors including the EPC.
We noted how effiicient it was in the EA particulars but am now just wondering if the original Builders EPC was used, a Predicted EPC , rather than one produced by the current vendors.

My query is what is the validity of an original builders EPC which is based on proposed completion is it 10 years similar to one produced by an energy inspector?

DVardysShadow

This thread https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/3197124

An EPC on actual premises rather than predicted is next to useless if you look at some of the examples which arise from the box ticking approach.

wodgerdodger

I agree entirely, but my question is can subsequnet vendors use a builders predicted EPC for up to 10 years after completion? If there have been modifications of the property post completion then I understand a new EPC has to be commissioned by a vendor.
The property we are buying had a 13' X 10' conservatory added since construction so that does mean a new EPC should have been produced.?
I am not sure though that a conservatory is regarded as a modification as they are not subject to FENSA certification requirements.
We will know when we see the actual EPC as they are dated and in any event will not be a deal breaker as we like the house anyway.

Martin81162

An EPC is only valid for 1 year for house sales.

wodgerdodger

Martin81162 wrote: »

An EPC is only valid for 1 year for house sales.

Not sure that is correct. I've googled this very question and depending which answer you get then you will see differing views. For rental properties it is definitley 10 years but so far I have seen apparently informed sources saying

1. valid until new home owner subsequently sells
2. 10 years
3. 1 year

Does anyone know what is right assuming no changes made to property????

G_M

EPCs are such a total waste of time and money that I see no point in the discussion. Ignore it.

wodgerdodger

What a condescending approach. A waste of time and money for sure but at least we deserve to know how often we should be throwing money away.
It perhaps would have been more constructive to provide you're undoubted and opinionated insight into matters and provide an answer rather than dismiss my question so dismissively.