EPC ratings and minimum energy efficiency

Current requirements

All rental properties must have an EPC rating of at least E. Properties rated F or G cannot legally be let unless you have a valid exemption registered on the PRS Exemptions Register.

Upcoming changes

The current minimum EPC rating for most domestic private rentals is E. Under the newer PRS MEES response, in-scope private rented homes must meet EPC C or equivalent by 1 October 2030, unless a valid exemption applies. Check the latest government guidance before committing to major works.

EPC lookup

Record the current EPC rating and expiry date manually from the government register. Automatic address-based lookup remains provider-gated and is not currently available.

Improvement recommendations

Showing improvement recommendations from the EPC register depends on the same register connection as the lookup, so it is not available at the moment. You can read the recommendations on your certificate on GOV.UK.

Tracking in Tendmere

EPCs are valid for 10 years. Record the expiry date and Tendmere flags it as due soon before it runs out. Upload the certificate to your document vault for easy access.