# The Energy Performance of Buildings (Scotland) Regulations 2025, Regulation 5: Energy performance certificates on sale or rent


(1) Where a building or building unit is to be sold or let the owner must make a copy of a valid energy performance certificate for the building or building unit and of the related property report available for inspection free of charge to a prospective buyer or a prospective tenant.
(2) Where a building or building unit is sold or let the owner must provide a copy of a valid energy performance certificate and of the related property report free of charge to the buyer or tenant.
(3) Any reference in this regulation to the letting of a building or building unit does not include the renewal of an existing lease with the same tenant.
(4) This regulation does not apply in relation to a building or building unit at any time before the construction of the building or building unit has been completed.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/sdsi/2025/9780111063866/regulation/5 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/draft-energy-performance-of-buildings-scotland-regulations-2025/regulation-5
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