Investing in the EPC rating of your property can result in an increase in the value of your home or investment property by nearly £30K.

The Government has put forward proposals to improve the energy efficiency of homes across the UK, and they plan to put in place a stipulation by the end of 2025, that rented properties must hold a minimum EPC rating of ‘C’.  

All existing rental properties must adhere to this by the end of 2028.  Keep in mind you can’t serve a Section 21 notice if you don’t have a valid EPC and Gas Safety Check Certificate.

The current legal requirement is that all privately rented properties have an EPC rating of ‘E’ or above, so this change is a minimum increase of 2 full ratings.

‘Searchland’ recently analysed data that confirmed improving an EPC rating from a D to a C adds 3% to the market value of that property.  

This is a value of £8,576  on a property valued at £285,861 (average UK property value) but you need to keep in mind that you would firstly have to spend £7,401 to achieve that rating, so the overall net value becomes £1,175, immediately.

Everyone is becoming far more aware of the need to make our homes more efficient and eco-friendly.  And whether you are a homeowner or an investor, improving your EPC rating is always going to be of great benefit.  

It will improve not only the value of the property but is good for the environment and the rising costs of household bills.