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Last year, Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) regulations changed for commercial properties. In this article we discuss the changes, and tell you everything you need to know as a commercial property owner, agent or landlord.
Prior to the changes, MEES regulations stated that new commercial tenancies could be granted unless the property has a valid EPC showing a score of E or above.
Since 1st April 2023, MEES regulations have applied to existing commercial tenancies too, instead of just new tenancies.
Any commercial landlords that have existing tenancies where the property has an F or G rated EPC will now need to either improve their properties to a minimum of an E rating, or successfully apply for an exemption on the PRS Exemption Register.
Learn if you’re eligible for an exemption here.The penalty for non-compliance with MEES regulations is a financial penalty of up to £150,000.
While they may have been provided with the default Recommendation Report, which is automatically generated with the EPC, it’s more advisable that landlords seek improvement advice that is tailored to their property and needs. This is as the advice is not specific to their property and therefore may not achieve the result required, especially if the recommendation report is older than 6 months.
Easy EPC’s specialist technical team can create a comprehensive and easy-to-follow report showing you multiple scenarios for how to get your property to achieve the required ratings, working to you and your property’s needs.
1. If we haven’t surveyed your property within the last 6 months (or if changes have occurred within the property), we will need to visit to collect the necessary data to complete an accurate report.
2. Our desk based technical team will create your personalised report.
3. Once you’ve completed the required works we will revisit the property to complete your improved EPC. If the works have been completed and we can survey and finalise the new EPC within 6 months of the first appointment, we can offer a discounted revisit price.