Your Valid EPC Certificate
Might Not Keep You Legal in 2028
Most landlords track EPC expiry dates. But when regulations change, a valid certificate doesn't mean compliant property. EPSee shows you which units need upgrading before the deadline—and exactly what it will cost.
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The 2028 Compliance Gap
How Landlords Get Caught Out
Three common scenarios where compliant landlords still face penalties or void costs:
Scenario 1: The Tenant Notice
You have a valid EPC Band D certificate that doesn't expire until 2029.
Tenant serves notice. You re-market the property.
New tenancy start date: May 2025+
Energy Efficiency (Private Rented Property) Regulations 2015 requires EPC C minimum for new tenancies since April 2025.
- 3 months void @ £1,200/mo = £3,600
- Emergency EPC survey: £150
- Fabric upgrades to reach C: £6,000
Scenario 2: Valid ≠ Compliant
You renewed your EPC Band D certificate in January 2025.
It's valid for 10 years until January 2035.
Existing tenant's fixed term ends April 2028
EPC C minimum applies to existing tenancies from April 2028, regardless of certificate validity.
- Maximum fine: £5,000
- Publication on public register
- Emergency upgrade still required
Scenario 3: The Cost Cap Miss
You have 3 properties that need upgrading to EPC C by 2028.
You're aware of the £10,000 cost cap exemption (increased from £3,500).
You wait until 2027 to get quotes
The £10K cap only applies if improvements reach EPC C. If quotes exceed cap, you must spend full £10K and register exemption—but fabric-first upgrades must happen before 2026 pathway changes.
- 2026 fabric upgrade: £6,500
- 2027 last-minute work: £10,500
- Difference: £4,000 wasted
What Current Tools Don't Tell You
Property management software tracks tenancies. EPC registers show expiry dates. Neither connects regulatory changes to your specific properties.
The Gap in Your Toolkit
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PM software shows tenancy end dates, but not whether your EPC rating will be legal when that tenancy renews.
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EPC registers show certificate expiry, but not whether regulations will change before then.
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Cost cap exemptions have complex timing rules (fabric-first by 2026) that aren't tracked anywhere.
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No tool calculates void cost vs upgrade cost when tenant notice arrives.
What EPSee Understands
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Regulatory deadlines: April 2025 (new tenancies), April 2028 (existing tenancies), 2026 fabric-first pathway.
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Lease timing: Which properties become non-compliant at next renewal vs which have breathing room.
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Cost cap rules: When you need to act to preserve exemption eligibility (before 2026 for fabric works).
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Urgency scoring: Combines EPC expiry, lease expiry, and regulation changes into one priority score.
Know Before It's Too Late
EPSee gives you the compliance intel your current tools can't provide.
Which Properties Are at Risk
See instantly which units will become non-compliant before your next tenant notice or lease renewal—not just which EPCs are expiring soon.
When You Need to Act
Automated alerts factor in regulatory deadlines (2025, 2028), your lease cycles, and fabric-first pathway timing—so you know exactly when to commission upgrades.
What It Will Cost
Cost cap tracker shows your spend toward the £10K exemption limit, plus void cost calculator shows the real price of waiting vs planning.
How EPSee Works
Four simple steps to portfolio-wide compliance visibility.
Add Your Properties
Enter postcodes or bulk-import via CSV. EPSee pulls current EPC data from the official GOV.UK register automatically.
Add Lease Details
Tell EPSee when each tenancy started. This lets us calculate when 2028 regulations will hit each property.
See Your Urgency Score
Dashboard shows red/amber/green priority for each property based on EPC rating, expiry date, and lease timing.
Get Automated Alerts
Email notifications at 90/60/30 days before expiry or compliance deadline—plus instant alerts when regulations change.
The Math: Plan Ahead vs Wait
Real costs for a typical 2-bed flat needing upgrade from EPC D to C by April 2028.
Wait Until 2028
Scenario: Tenant serves notice March 2028
- Emergency EPC survey (1 week): £200
- Insulation quote (2 weeks): £350
- Contractor booked 8 weeks out (high season)
- Works cost (rushed): £7,500
- Void period (3 months @ £1,200): £3,600
- Re-marketing costs: £150
Plan Ahead (Start 2025)
Scenario: Commission work during low season
- EPC survey (scheduled): £120
- 3 competitive quotes (no rush): £0
- Contractor booked between tenancies
- Works cost (low season, competitive): £5,800
- Void period (1 month @ £1,200): £1,200
- No emergency premium
Savings Per Property: £5,480–£12,380
Multiply by your portfolio size. A 10-property landlord saves £54K–£123K by planning ahead.
Regulatory Knowledge Built In
EPSee understands the complexity of UK EPC regulations—so you don't have to become an expert.
What EPSee Tracks
- Energy Efficiency Regulations 2015 – EPC C minimum for new tenancies (April 2025)
- MEES Regulations updates – EPC C for existing tenancies (April 2028)
- Cost cap changes – £3,500 → £10,000 effective timeline
- Fabric-first pathway – 2026 timing requirements
- Commercial vs residential splits – Different rules, different deadlines
How It Protects You
- Automatic legislative change alerts when new rules are published
- Tailored compliance timeline per property (not generic alerts)
- Auditable record of when you were notified and what action you took
- Cost cap exemption eligibility tracker (must act before certain deadlines)
- Clear English explanations of what regulations mean for your portfolio
Built for UK Landlords, By UK Property Professionals
EPSee was created after managing hundreds of EPC renewals across portfolios and seeing the same compliance gaps repeatedly.
Official GOV.UK Data
All EPC ratings pulled directly from the government's official register—no manual data entry, no outdated spreadsheets.
Daily Automated Monitoring
Background checks run 24/7 across your portfolio—you get notified only when action is needed, not constant noise.
Your Data is Secure
Hosted in UK data centers, encrypted in transit and at rest, and never shared with third parties.
Product Screenshot: Dashboard showing red/amber/green urgency scores
Dashboard Preview: Property urgency matrix with compliance timeline
Why Start Now?
April 2028 sounds far away. But the upgrade pathway starts in 2026.
New Tenancies: EPC C Minimum
Any new tenancy starting after this date requires EPC C or higher. Band D properties can no longer be relet.
Fabric-First Pathway Deadline
Cost cap exemptions require fabric upgrades (insulation, glazing) to be completed before heating/smart improvements. Miss this window and you lose exemption eligibility.
Existing Tenancies: EPC C Minimum
All rented properties must meet EPC C, including existing tenancies that were legal under old rules. Maximum fine: £5,000 per property.
Average upgrade takes 6-9 months from survey to completion. Starting in 2027 means competing with every other landlord.
Common Questions
Don't Wait Until 2028 to Find Out Which Properties Need Upgrading
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