An EPC rating is a letter from A to G that shows how energy efficient a property is, based on a SAP score between 1 and 100+. Band A is the most efficient and cheapest to run, and Band G is the least. Rented homes in England and Wales must
A gas safety certificate is a legal record, officially called a Landlord Gas Safety Record and often known as a CP12, confirming that a Gas Safe registered engineer has checked every landlord-owned gas appliance, fitting and flue in a rented property. Landlords across Great Britain must get one every 12
An EPC certificate, or Energy Performance Certificate, is an official document that rates how energy efficient a building is on a scale from A (most efficient) to G (least efficient). You legally need one when a property is built, sold or rented, and each certificate stays valid for 10 years.
PAT Testing, short for portable appliance testing, is a safety check on electrical items that plug into a socket. A qualified tester inspects each appliance, runs electrical tests on its earth, insulation and wiring, then labels it pass or fail. You get a dated record showing every item was safe
Landlords face fines of up to £30,000 for failing to keep a valid EICR. An EICR is required every five years for private rented properties under the Electrical Safety Standards (Private Rented Sector) Regulations 2020, and the clock starts from the date of the last satisfactory inspection. That five-year rule
An EICR certificate is a formal report that records the condition of the electrical installation in a property, identifying any defects, deterioration, or non-compliance with BS 7671 wiring regulations. EICR stands for Electrical Installation Condition Report. For landlords, this is not optional. Since 1 June 2020, the Electrical Safety Standards
