EPCs & Landlords

All rental properties must have a current EPC. Here are a few helpful tips:

• energy performance certificates are valid for up to 10 years;

• if a landlord makes a significant improvement to their property during this 10-year period, they can have a new EPC survey carried out to allow them to advertise a more energy-efficient property;

• EPCs in Scotland may only be produced by organisations approved by the Scottish Government and listed on the Scottish EPC Register;

• EPCs must be displayed in the property and the energy performance rating must be included in all advertisements for a vacant property;

• you could be fined a minimum of £500 if you do not provide an EPC when selling or renting a property, or if you don’t include the property’s energy rating when advertising;

• there may be financial assistance available to help you improve the energy efficiency of your rental properties – Home Energy Scotland can advise.