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Le Gallez & Co offer Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs), a legal requirement for any property being built, sold or rented.

 

As of 1st April 2020, all residential rental properties required to have an EPC must have a rating of E or above. The EPC must be in place by 1st April and is not dependent on a new lease being granted. Our team can advise on property amendments required to bring the property up to a level E to ensure your property is compliant with regulations.

The certificate, which is valid for 10 years, provides information about the property's energy use and costs, and offers advice on how to reduce energy consumption and costs. After a visit to your property, during which we make note of elements such as your heating system and insulation in the walls, roof, and floor, we provide you with an EPC. Your property will be given an energy efficiency rating between Band A and Band G, with Band A being the most efficient and G being the least. The certificate also contains your property's environmental impact rating and suggestions to improve the overall energy efficiency banding.

At Le Gallez & Co, we have been carrying out EPCs since their release on 1st August 2007. Trust us to provide you with a comprehensive EPC service that ensures your property is energy efficient and compliant with regulations.

In addition to our residential EPC services, we also offer non-domestic EPCs for commercial properties. Our assessors are highly experienced in assessing a wide range of commercial properties, from small retail units to large office buildings. Our non-domestic EPCs also provide an energy efficiency rating between Band A and Band G, as well as advice on how to improve the energy efficiency of your building. 

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The upcoming launch of RdSAP 10 in early 2025 represents a major step forward for the UK housing sector, enhancing the accuracy and scope of Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs). This update aligns with the nation’s carbon reduction goals and improves the assessment of energy performance in existing homes.

Key Changes in RdSAP 10:

  1. Incorporation of New Technologies:
    RdSAP 10 includes technologies such as battery storage, PV diverters, and small-scale hydro, reflecting their growing presence in UK homes. These updates provide a more accurate assessment of energy efficiency. For example, adding battery storage and a PV diverter to an average property could improve its energy efficiency rating by seven SAP points.

  2. Improved Data Collection:
    Enhanced protocols include measuring all windows, detailed criteria for roof rooms, and expanded ventilation options. Current assumptions about ventilation will be replaced by more precise assessments, addressing issues like damp and mould that impact energy efficiency and occupant health. These refined methods will enable smarter energy improvements and provide a clearer understanding of a home’s energy features.

  3. Enhanced Recommendations:
    RdSAP 10 introduces clearer guidance for improving energy efficiency. Heat pumps, for example, will now be recommended for well-insulated homes with no cost-effective alternative, streamlining advice for homeowners.

  4. Focus on Carbon Reduction:
    Traditionally, EPCs prioritised energy costs over carbon emissions. With the UK’s Net Zero 2050 target, RdSAP 10 shifts this focus, incorporating enhancements such as additional insulation levels, more accurate wall construction modelling, and the ability to override default settings with pressure test results. These improvements provide a more precise calculation of a home’s carbon emissions.

Impact and Future Outlook:

RdSAP 10 is a crucial step in modernising the UK’s housing stock, reducing energy consumption, and supporting sustainability. It ensures EPCs better reflect market conditions and technological advancements, influencing property values and encouraging energy-efficient practices among homeowners and landlords.

Elmhurst and other industry bodies are actively supporting the transition through training and technical updates. As regulations tighten and energy efficiency becomes central to housing policies, RdSAP 10 will guide the market toward greener, more sustainable practices, helping the UK achieve its carbon reduction goals.

RDSAP 10 

Energy Performance Certificates

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