Worth considering, yes. Your original EPC stays valid for 10 years, but it only reflects the property’s condition at the time of assessment. Upgrades made afterwards, new insulation, a replacement boiler, solar panels, or structural changes like an extension or loft conversion, won’t show up in your current rating.
An updated EPC captures the improvement, which helps with marketability, compliance with upcoming legislation, and eligibility for grants. For landlords this matters if the changes bring the property closer to the proposed Band C requirement for new tenancies.
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