EPCs (Energy Performance Certificates) | Most Frequently Asked Questions | Episode 1 |

[@roberthuntley1090]

An EPC gives you 'credit' for things like solar panels which reduce energy consumption, and bumps up your score accordingly.

[@MrandMrsDIY]

Yes definitely!

[@gadgetsgimmicksandtech]

It's just another box ticking exercise and money spent. An estate agent told me that most people when buying are not really interested as it is the house and location that they go for usually over what the energy performance of the property is.

[@MrandMrsDIY]

Disagree! The performance of the house is directly linked to the cost of living, if you can shore yourself up in regards to your energy performance getting your bills right down, it's absolutely going to help in the long run!

[@gadgetsgimmicksandtech]

@@MrandMrsDIY I understand what you are saying but a lot of people fall in love with a property, not an EPC. I have asked about how much influence EPC's have on a purchase many times and never had someone say it was. Good we have different views as it promotes discussion!

[@MrandMrsDIY]

@@gadgetsgimmicksandtech We got some data back lasts year from one of largest high st building society's who stated that an increase in over 28% of houses sold/mortgages last year focused directly on the EPCs' performance! but we agree its good to different views as its promotes discussion for sure.