Can you let a property with an EPC E rating?

Since 1 April 2020, landlords can no longer let or continue to let properties covered by the MEES Regulations if they have an EPC rating below E, unless they have a valid exemption in place.

If you are currently planning to let a property with an EPC rating of F or G, you need to improve the property’s rating to E, or register an exemption, before you enter into a new tenancy.

If you are currently letting a property with an EPC rating of F or G, and you haven’t already taken action, you must improve the property’s rating to E immediately, or register an exemption.

If your property is currently empty, and you are not planning to let it, you don’t need to take any action to improve its rating until you decide to let it again.

Energy Apprise (formerly AB Home Inspector) was founded by Andy Bray in 2007 and is your local independent provider of Commercial and Domestic EPC’s to estate agents, letting agents, solicitors, energy management companies, local authorities and social housing associations.

Holding the most current energy assessor qualifications, Energy Apprise provides coverage within Bristol, Bath and surrounding areas.

Our credentials include being qualified with the Awarding Body for the Built Environment (ABBE), accredited with the Elmhurst Energy Accreditation Scheme and an appointed Site Auditor since 2009.