01 / CHECK
Is it a protected monument?
Confirm whether the property is listed under national, provincial or municipal protection.
LISTED BUILDINGS · NEW RULE FROM 29 MAY 2026
An EPC for a listed home or building.
The former Dutch exemption for protected monuments ended on 29 May 2026. Royal Label assesses historic homes, shops, offices, hospitality venues and mixed-use city-centre properties with attention to construction and evidence.
Nationwide ruleSale & rental momentsHomes & commercial buildingsHistoric construction
02 / TRIGGER
Is there a transaction moment?
Sale, a new rental, rental renewal or major renovation can trigger the EPC requirement.
03 / ASSESS
Document the historic fabric
Plans, renovation records and product evidence help avoid unnecessary default assumptions.
01 / DETAILS
The rule in five seconds
Protected monument?→Sale or relevant rental moment?→EPC required from 29 May 2026
The rule is national, not limited to Amsterdam. It is particularly relevant in Amsterdam, Utrecht, Rotterdam, Haarlem and other cities with historic property.
Official verificationRVO: EPCs for homes and listed homes ↗RVO: commercial and listed buildings ↗
- Effective 29 May 2026
- Applies throughout the Netherlands
- Former monument exemption removed
- Exact trigger depends on property use
02 / DETAILS
Historic city-centre property needs the right scope
A canal house may combine a home, shop, office, hospitality space or shell unit. The correct residential or commercial method follows from the actual use functions and building boundaries—not simply from the facade or address.
Historic property
mixed use?→Scope the building
EP-W / EP-U→Correct registered EPC
mixed use?→Scope the building
EP-W / EP-U→Correct registered EPC
- Homes and apartments
- Retail and hospitality
- Offices and mixed use
- Basic or detailed methodology
03 / DETAILS
Prepare evidence before the visit
Historic buildings often contain concealed insulation, later extensions and several installation generations. Available drawings, permits, invoices and photographs can support the assessment, provided they meet the evidence rules.
- Historic and current drawings
- Renovation invoices and product data
- Installation documentation
- Access to all relevant areas
FAQ
Good to know in advance.
Does this rule only apply in Amsterdam?+
No. The exemption ended nationally on 29 May 2026. Amsterdam is commercially important because it has many listed and mixed-use city-centre properties.
Do listed homes and commercial buildings use the same method?+
No. The required residential or commercial method depends on the use functions and building scope. Royal Label determines this during intake.
Does a listed building automatically need to reach label C?+
No. The transaction-related EPC requirement is different from minimum energy-performance standards. The applicable obligations must be assessed separately.
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