Energy & costs

EPC ratings, energy bills, and the financial impact of a property's efficiency on your mortgage and running costs.

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Energy & costs 10 min read

What is an EPC and why it matters when buying a house

The A–G rating affects your bills by thousands per year, your mortgage rate, and your future resale value. Here's what every buyer needs to know.

10 April 2026
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Energy & costs 10 min read

The real cost of a low EPC rating (and what to do about it)

An EPC-F property costs up to £3,500 more per year to heat than an EPC-C. It also affects your mortgage rate and resale value. The numbers, broken down.

31 March 2026
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