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LATEST NEWS & EVENTS Residential and commercial property EPC changes delayed  Changes to the rules on Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) have been delayed, which may give the owners of buildings more time to seek help from a commercial property solicitor. The reforms to the Energy Performance of Buildings (Certificates and Inspections) (England and Wales) Regulations 2007 were due to take effect on July 1st. However, the Department for Communities and Local Government has said these have been delayed until further notice. The changes include making an EPC a requirement for all buildings for sale or rent, including non-residential properties. In addition, Trading Standards officers will be able to require evidence that an EPC has been commissioned to anyone acting on behalf of the seller or landlord, such as estate and letting agents. The changes will also mean building owners will have only seven days to commission an EPC, down from the current 28 days. Meanwhile, the option to include the asset rating only will no longer apply. It follows the announcement that owners of property intended to be let out will be forced to improve the energy efficiency of buildings. From April 2018, the government will make it unlawful to rent out a house or business premise which has less than an E energy efficiency rating. Posted by Paul Stevens 
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