EPC needed to be renewed or not

arrtu

Hi we are buying a flat and the EPC is dated 2015 I know valid for 10years however does the vendor need to get a new one since after the last EPC a new boiler and cavity wall insulation has been fitted . 

So question is do they HAVE to provide a new one or will the current one although not accurate be ok . 

Thanks in advance any help appreciated 

Greatgimp

it would be at the vendor's disadvantage not to get one, although not compulsory, as it would show a lower rating than what is actual with the improvements.

dimbo61

An EPC costs about £50/60 and lasts 10 years.
You need a valid ( IE less than 10years old ) EPC to sell or rent out a property.
However how many buyers or renters ever look at the EPC.
If your buying you should know what to look for ! Good double glazing, modern energy efficient boiler, LED energy saving lighting, maybe Solar panels and heat pumps if you want a A or B rating.

davilown

This is just being picky - you can see the EPC, you can then see what’s been done. Why does the vendor need to get a new one?

Tiglet2

The seller doesn't need to get a new EPC.  The one they have is still valid.  If you feel that you would like to have an updated one, then I imagine your seller would advise you to get your own one at your cost. 

arrtu

davilown said:

This is just being picky - you can see the EPC, you can then see what’s been done. Why does the vendor need to get a new one?

Think you mis read , Not being picky just asking if they need a new one , if they don’t that’s fine not going to press them for one if they don’t need to do . 

badger09

As others have said, a new EPC is not necessary. You have the comfort of knowing that following the improvements you mentioned, the flat should be more energy efficient than suggested by the EPC. However, in my experience, an EPC is about as useful as a chocolate teapot

Hasbeen

Most EPC whilst still valid. They do not actually reflect what has happened after the survey and are some times just wrong anyway, as per not picking up on cavity wall insulation etc.
To be honest people tend to look at the property and not the EPC which in my opinion makes it worthless.
Apart from the good points, about spending thousands and thousands on installing a wind farm/heat pumps/solar panels etc.