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Journal.

Field notes from independent practice. Plain-English answers to the questions that come up week to week — surveying, EPCs, retrofit, and the regulations behind them.

10 May 2026

Do listed buildings need an Energy Performance Certificate?

Most do. The widely-held belief that listed buildings are exempt is a misreading of a narrow rule — and the wrong assumption to make if you’re selling, letting or refinancing.