Question 1

What is an EPC certificate?

Accepted Answer

An Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) is an official document that shows how energy-efficient a property is. It includes ratings from A (most efficient) to G (least efficient) and recommendations for improving energy efficiency. EPCs are required when selling or renting properties in the UK.

Question 2

How do I find my property's EPC rating?

Accepted Answer

You can find your property's EPC rating by searching for your address on Home Checkup. Simply enter your postcode or full address in the search box. We have EPC data for over 20 million UK properties from the official government register.

Question 3

Is Home Checkup free to use?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Home Checkup is completely free to use. We provide comprehensive property information including EPC ratings, broadband speeds, school information, crime statistics, and sales history at no cost.

Question 4

How often is the property data updated?

Accepted Answer

Our property data comes from official UK government sources and is updated regularly. EPC data is sourced from the official EPC register, broadband data from Ofcom, school information from Ofsted, and crime statistics from police.uk. Most data is refreshed monthly to quarterly depending on the source.

Question 5

What information can I find about a property?

Accepted Answer

For each property, you can find: Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) ratings and detailed energy efficiency data, broadband availability and speeds, nearby schools with Ofsted ratings, local crime statistics, property sales history, and comprehensive property characteristics like construction type, heating system, and floor area.

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