5 Hidden Ways a High EPC Rating Increases Your Property Value

When selling or renting a home, one of the most overlooked factors influencing property value is its Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating. A higher EPC rating not only makes your home more energy-efficient but also makes it more attractive to buyers and lenders, which helps increase its market value.

Improving your EPC rating can add real benefits to your property, including higher value, a lower carbon footprint, better mortgage rates and complying with government regulations. At Vibrant, we also help you access exclusive grants and schemes to make those upgrades more affordable.

Higher Property Sale & Rental Prices

Energy efficiency is now a key selling point for buyers and tenants. Research shows that homes with higher EPC ratings can sell for up to 14% more than lower-rated properties. Buyers are willing to pay more for homes with lower running costs, and landlords can charge higher rents for properties that meet or exceed new energy efficiency standards.

Government data suggests homes rated EPC C or above sell faster and at higher prices than those rated D or below. Loft insulation, energy-efficient lighting, and sustainable heating upgrades can significantly boost your EPC score.

Lower Running Costs & Increased Buyer Appeal

A home with a higher EPC rating costs less to run. Buyers today are more conscious of energy bills, and with rising energy prices, a cost-efficient home is far more attractive.

A property upgraded from EPC D to EPC B could save homeowners hundreds of pounds per year in energy costs, making it more desirable to future buyers. Modern boilers, heat pumps, and improved insulation can significantly reduce energy costs.

Better Mortgage Rates & Green Finance Options

Many mortgage lenders now offer ‘green mortgages’ with lower interest rates for energy-efficient properties. Buyers purchasing a higher EPC-rated home can access better borrowing terms, making it more affordable to buy a well-rated property. Major UK banks offer discounted mortgage rates for homes rated EPC B or above.

Upgrading your home’s heating system and insulation can make it eligible.

Future-Proofing Against Government Regulations

With the UK government tightening energy efficiency rules, homes with low EPC ratings may become harder to sell or rent. With EPC C soon to be the minimum standard for all rented properties, homes below this grade may require expensive upgrades - which could have been sorted out sooner - before they can be sold or let.

The proposed Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) for landlords will ban rentals with an EPC below C by 2028 for new tenancies and 2030 for the remainder of tenanted properties. Investing in renewable energy solutions, and insulation now will keep your home compliant and valuable in the long term.

Exclusive Brand Discounts & Cost Savings on Upgrades

The biggest barrier to improving a home’s EPC rating is the upfront cost of energy-efficient upgrades. That’s where we can help.

A Vibrant Energy Savings Audit (VESA) helps with: Recommending specific energy efficiency upgrades for your home Access to grants and funding you may qualify for Exclusive brand discounts with our partners to make improvements more affordable

When you book a VESA, you’ll also get an exclusive £500 off the Get Off Grid Gold Package, helping you upgrade your EPC rating at a lower cost and off shooting the overall costs of the sustainable installations you opt for.

Upgrading your EPC has never been easier or more cost-effective – book your VESA today.