EPC Basics
How to Prepare for Your EPC Assessment: A Simple Checklist
Get ready for your EPC assessment with this simple checklist. What the assessor needs access to, which paperwork raises your score, and how long it takes.
Abdul M Taher6 min
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EPC Basics
Understanding what an EPC is, how it works, and what to expect.
EPC Basics
EPC vs Floor Plan vs House Survey: Which Do You Need?
EPC, floor plan or house survey? What each document does, who needs one when selling, letting or buying, what they cost, and which are legally required.
Abdul M Taher7 min
EPC Basics
RdSAP 10: What Changed in 2025 and What It Means for Your EPC
RdSAP 10 replaced RdSAP 9.94 in June 2025, the first major EPC methodology update in over a decade. What changed and why some ratings shifted.
Abdul M Taher6 min
EPC Basics
How Long Does an EPC Last? Validity, Renewal and Mortgages
An EPC is valid for 10 years. When you can use an old one, when you need a new one, how to check expiry, and why some lenders now require a current EPC.
Abdul M Taher5 min
EPC Basics
What Happens During an EPC Assessment: A Step-by-Step Guide
What an EPC assessor records during a visit: walls, heating, windows, lighting. How long it takes, what to prepare, and common surprises, from a London DEA.
Abdul M Taher6 min
EPC Basics
EPC Ratings Explained: A to G Bands and SAP Scores
EPC ratings run from A (most efficient) to G (least). The A to G band scale, SAP scores, where most London homes sit, and what your rating means.
Abdul M Taher7 min
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