EPC guidance for landlords

Start with the right property record

Find the existing certificate and check the address carefully, particularly where a building contains several flats. Record its date alongside your other property documents. Keep any records of subsequent work in the same place so you can explain what has changed.

For a portfolio, use a separate record for each property. Include the person who manages access, the documents you hold and any questions you need answered. That gives you a useful starting point when comparing requirements across different homes.

Check the rules for your tenancy and location

EPC and rental requirements depend on the circumstances. For England and Wales, the government’s minimum energy efficiency guidance for landlords explains which tenancies and properties are covered, along with exemptions. Check the relevant national guidance if the property is elsewhere.

The GOV.UK EPC overview is a useful starting point for certificate requirements. Treat your EPC planning as one part of managing a tenancy, and check your wider obligations separately. The services listed on this site are not a statement that every landlord must buy every service.

Plan access before arranging a visit

Discuss access arrangements with the occupier and managing agent as appropriate. Establish who would meet the assessor, where the keys would come from and whether any shared areas need separate arrangements. Keep access instructions clear and leave sensitive details, such as entry codes, out of a general enquiry.

Gather documents you already hold for previous improvements, and note anything you cannot locate. You do not need to make assumptions about hidden work or promise a particular EPC rating.

Use the preview to prepare your enquiry

Select the services you want to explore, then enter the property type and bedroom count. The preview shows an EPC price or a tailored-quote message. Address and contact details can be included in a summary for you to copy or download. Nothing is submitted or stored as an enquiry, and no payment, accepted quote, job or appointment is created.