EPC ratings rise but fewer certificates are being lodged
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EPC ratings rise but fewer certificates are being lodged
There has been a dip in new energy performance certificates (EPCs), suggested falling home sales and property supply
Government data shows 458,000 EPCs were lodged on the Register for both domestic and non-domestic properties in England and Wales during the second quarter of 2024, a 6% annual drop.
Meanwhile, the total number of EPCs lodged for new dwellings in England and Wales had a 5% decrease to 56,000.
In April to June 2024, 357,000 EPCs were lodged for the sale or let of existing dwellings – a 3% decrease, while 55,000 were lodged for new dwellings, down 5%.
In the year to June 2024, 1,336,000 EPCs for existing dwellings were lodged on the register in England, a 5% annual decrease, the figures show.
There has been a dip in new energy performance certificates (EPCs), suggested falling home sales and property supply
Government data shows 458,000 EPCs were lodged on the Register for both domestic and non-domestic properties in England and Wales during the second quarter of 2024, a 6% annual drop.
Meanwhile, the total number of EPCs lodged for new dwellings in England and Wales had a 5% decrease to 56,000.
In April to June 2024, 357,000 EPCs were lodged for the sale or let of existing dwellings – a 3% decrease, while 55,000 were lodged for new dwellings, down 5%.
In the year to June 2024, 1,336,000 EPCs for existing dwellings were lodged on the register in England, a 5% annual decrease, the figures show.
EPCs for new dwellings had a 5% decrease to 230,000.
The region with the largest increase in EPCs lodged for new dwellings compared to the same quarter in 2023 was in London (13%), while the largest decrease was in East of England where the figure was down 17%.
In Wales, there were 19,000 EPCs lodged in total and 18,000 for sales or lets – down 8% annually.
In the 12 months to June 2024 in Wales, 78,000 domestic EPCs were lodged, which is a 3% decrease on the previous 12 months.
In some positive news, from April to June 2024, 87% of new properties in England given an A or B rating, an increase from 86% in the same quarter in 2023, suggesting homes are at least becoming more energy efficient.