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Oct 20, 2026

How Long Does an EPC Last? Validity, Expiry and Renewal (2026)

An EPC lasts ten years. What happens when it expires, when you actually need a new one, and why the planned EPC reforms won't shorten it.

Oct 20, 2026

How to Get an EPC: A Step-by-Step Guide for Homeowners and Landlords

How to get an EPC for a house or flat: check whether you already have one, find an accredited assessor, what happens on the day, and how quickly the certificate arrives.

Oct 20, 2026

Do You Need an EPC to Sell a House? The Rules for Sellers in 2026

Yes, you need an EPC to sell a house, and it has to be ordered before the property goes on the market. The rules, the exceptions, and when your old certificate still counts.

Oct 19, 2026

How Much Does an EPC Cost in Birmingham? (2026 Prices)

Birmingham EPC prices run from about £35 to £120. What decides the price, what a cheap quote can leave out, and when you don't need to pay for one at all.

Sep 28, 2026

What Happens During an EPC Assessment, and How Long It Takes

You are about to let a stranger into your house to look in your loft. Here is exactly what happens, how long it takes, and what I need from you.

Sep 27, 2026

EPC Rules for Landlords: MEES, Band E Today and Band C from 2030

The MEES regulations today require band E. From 1 October 2030 it is band C, for all tenancies. What changes, what it costs, and how the exemptions work - with sources for every figure.

Sep 27, 2026

EPC Ratings Explained: What Each Band From A to G Actually Means

Most people meet their EPC rating for the first time on a certificate they did not ask for. Here is what each band means and what would move yours.

Oct 20, 2026

EPC Myths vs Facts: 10 Things People Get Wrong About EPCs

Can you fail an EPC? Does a smart meter help? Are new builds always A-rated? Ten common myths, checked against the rules and the government's own register.

Oct 20, 2026

How to Improve Your EPC Rating: What Works in Birmingham Homes (2026)

Which improvements actually move an EPC rating, what the government register recommends for Birmingham homes, what it costs, and what a better rating is worth when you sell.

Oct 20, 2026

EPC for HMOs: Do Shared Houses and Rented Rooms Need an EPC?

Does an HMO need an EPC? It depends on how it is let. When a shared house needs one, when a room doesn't, and how the minimum rating rules apply.