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What rating does my rental need?
Right now, a privately rented home in England and Wales must have an EPC rating of at least E, unless a valid exemption is registered. You must not grant or continue a tenancy on a home rated F or G without one.
The minimum is set to rise to the equivalent of EPC C for all private tenancies by 1 October 2030 under government plans, with a spending cap of £10,000 per property. Homes already rated C or above before 1 October 2029 are expected to count as compliant until that EPC expires. This still needs new regulations, so the detail may change. If your rental is a D today, now is a good time to plan. Our guide on how to raise your EPC from D to C is a good start.
What about exemptions?
If you cannot reach the minimum rating for a valid reason, such as having already spent up to the cost cap, you must register an exemption on the government's PRS Exemptions Register. Exemptions are not automatic and must be renewed when they run out. An accurate EPC is the starting point for any exemption.
Tenanted properties are no problem. When you book, we can arrange access with your tenant, your letting agent or a key safe.
The Renters' Rights Act and your EPC
The Renters' Rights Act 2025 changed how tenancies work from 1 May 2026, moving tenancies onto a periodic basis and ending section 21 evictions. It does not change the EPC rules themselves, but you must still give every new tenant a copy of a valid EPC, and keeping on top of compliance matters more when the council's enforcement powers are growing.
HMOs and EPCs
Whether an HMO needs an EPC depends on how it is let:
Rooms let individually on separate tenancies with a shared kitchen or bathroom usually do not need an EPC for each room.
A whole house let on one joint tenancy, for example to a group of sharers, needs one EPC for the whole property.
Self contained flats, each with their own kitchen, bathroom and front door, need their own EPC for each flat.
A whole house EPC is also needed if you sell the property. HMO and 6 or more bedroom EPCs are priced on application, so please call 01733 602132 or use our Contact page for a quote.
Peterborough City Council runs a city wide Additional HMO Licensing scheme, in force since 26 January 2026. It covers HMOs with three or four people who are not all related and share a kitchen, bathroom or toilet. Larger HMOs of five or more people fall under mandatory licensing. Check the council's website to see if your property needs a licence.
Landlord prices and the 10% offer
1 to 3 bedroom property: £79
4 bedroom property: £125
5 bedroom property: £150
Optional same day lodgement: £10
No VAT, and lodgement on the government register is included. Book two or more EPCs together using the links below and 10% comes off. See our full EPC prices.
Landlord FAQ
How long is an EPC valid for a rental?
Ten years. You can use the same certificate for new tenancies during that time, as long as it still meets the minimum rating.
Do I need to be there for the visit?
No. Many landlords arrange access through the tenant or their agent. I am always polite and tidy with tenants.
How quickly can you visit?
Often the same or next day, subject to availability. The certificate is usually lodged within 2 to 3 days, or the same day if you add same day lodgement.
Do you do commercial EPCs?
For commercial or SAP EPCs, contact us and I'll pass you to a trusted partner.
Is my current EPC still valid?
You can check if a property's EPC is still valid on the government register.
About me
I am Jonathan Lockton, an Elmhurst accredited domestic energy assessor based in Peterborough, with full professional indemnity and public liability insurance. My Elmhurst assessor ID is EES/031329.
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