An Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) is a legal requirement when selling or letting a property. It provides an energy efficiency rating for your home, along with recommendations to improve performance and reduce energy costs.
At Manny Klarico, we assist homeowners and landlords across Birmingham and Solihull in arranging EPC assessments quickly and efficiently — ensuring your property remains compliant and ready for market.
An EPC rates a property’s energy efficiency on a scale from A (most efficient) to G (least efficient). The certificate includes:
Current energy rating
Potential energy rating
Estimated energy costs
Recommendations for improvement
EPCs are valid for 10 years and must be available before a property is marketed for sale or rent.
For sellers, an EPC is required before listing your property.
For landlords, minimum energy efficiency standards must be met before a tenancy can be granted.
Beyond legal compliance, energy performance is becoming increasingly important to buyers and tenants. Higher-rated properties often appeal more strongly in today’s market, particularly as energy costs remain a consideration for many households.
Under current regulations, rental properties must typically achieve a minimum EPC rating of E (subject to exemptions). Failure to comply can result in penalties.
If you are letting property in Birmingham or Solihull, ensuring your EPC is valid and compliant is essential before marketing begins.
Our lettings team can advise on:
Existing EPC validity
Renewal requirements
Improvement recommendations
Compliance timelines
Under current regulations, rental properties must typically achieve a minimum EPC rating of E (subject to exemptions). Failure to comply can result in penalties.
If you are letting property in Birmingham or Solihull, ensuring your EPC is valid and compliant is essential before marketing begins.
Our lettings team can advise on:
Existing EPC validity
Renewal requirements
Improvement recommendations
Compliance timelines
What Your Energy Rating Means for Buyers and Tenants
An Energy Performance Certificate provides more than just a legal requirement — it gives potential buyers and tenants insight into a property’s running costs and overall efficiency. Higher-rated properties can appear more attractive in the marketplace, particularly as energy awareness continues to grow.
For sellers, a strong EPC rating can enhance appeal during viewings and marketing. For landlords, maintaining compliance with minimum energy efficiency standards is essential to avoid penalties and ensure uninterrupted rental activity.
If improvements are recommended, small upgrades such as insulation enhancements or heating system adjustments can sometimes positively influence your rating. We can advise on the practical steps required before arranging an updated assessment.
We work with qualified domestic energy assessors to arrange EPC inspections promptly. The process is straightforward and usually involves:
A property visit
Assessment of insulation, heating systems, and construction
Issuance of your certificate
Certificates are then registered on the national EPC database.
Before bringing your property to market, ensuring your EPC is valid is one of the first steps.
Manny Klarico supports homeowners and landlords across Birmingham and Solihull with structured guidance, compliance support, and coordination of required certifications — helping you avoid delays and progress confidently.
