EPC Blog
Understanding what an EPC is, how it works, and what to expect.
Two near-identical London homes can score differently on an EPC. Mid-terrace vs end-terrace, insulation, evidence and the RdSAP 10 methodology change all play a part.
Get ready for your EPC assessment with this simple checklist. What the assessor needs access to, which paperwork raises your score, and how long it takes.
EPC, floor plan or house survey? What each document does, who needs one when selling, letting or buying, what they cost, and which are legally required.
RdSAP 10 replaced RdSAP 9.94 in June 2025, the first major EPC methodology update in over a decade. What changed and why some ratings shifted.
An EPC is valid for 10 years. When you can use an old one, when you need a new one, how to check expiry, and why some lenders now require a current EPC.
What an EPC assessor records during a visit: walls, heating, windows, lighting. How long it takes, what to prepare, and common surprises, from a London DEA.
What each EPC band means, from A to G. The SAP point ranges behind every grade, what band D means in practice, and how the rating is calculated.
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