By Benham and Reeves
Oct 17, 2025, 7:01 AM IST
EPC ratings play a key role in property sales and rentals, influencing both price and demand.
An Energy Performance Certificate grades homes from A (most efficient) to G (least efficient).
Homes with lower EPC ratings face higher energy bills, making them less attractive to buyers and tenants.
A-rated homes cost about £556 a year in bills, while G-rated homes can cost over £3,300.
Improving your EPC can make your home sell faster and attract better tenants.
Boosting a property from D to C can add around 3% in value, while moving from F/G to C can add nearly 20%.
Ways to improve EPC include better insulation, efficient boilers, renewable energy, and LED lighting.
Landlords must meet minimum EPC standards: E today, rising to C for new rentals by 2025.
You can sell or let a home with a poor EPC rating, but improving it boosts value, demand and compliance.