How much does an EPC cost in Oxford?

EPC costs in Oxford vary depending on property size and type. Contact E8 Property Services on 01865 339535 or visit our booking page at e8ps.co.uk/new-order for a quote.

How long does an EPC assessment take?

A typical domestic EPC assessment takes between 30 minutes to 1 hour depending on the size of the property. The certificate is usually available within 24-48 hours.

Do I need an EPC to sell or rent my house?

Yes. An EPC is legally required when selling or renting a property in England and Wales. It must be available to prospective buyers or tenants at the earliest opportunity.

What is the minimum EPC rating for rental properties?

Since April 2020, rental properties must achieve a minimum EPC rating of E under MEES regulations. The government has proposed raising this to a minimum C rating from 2028.

How long is an EPC valid for?

An EPC is valid for 10 years from the date of issue. After 10 years, a new assessment is required if the property is being sold or rented.

What areas does E8 Property Services cover?

E8 Property Services is based in Summertown, Oxford and covers all of Oxfordshire and surrounding areas including Banbury, Bicester, Witney, Abingdon, Didcot and Henley-on-Thames.

Property Marketing

Video, 3D Tours or Drone? Choosing the Right Extras for Winter Listings in Oxfordshire

Winter changes how people house-hunt. Days are short, viewings often fall in the dark after work, and many buyers and tenants do their first round of looking on a phone. Good photography and a clear floor plan remain the foundation of any listing, but this is when video, Matterport 3D tours and aerial shots can earn their place.

The real question for agents is which extras suit which property. Here is a practical guide.

Start with the essentials

Every listing needs strong photography and a floor plan showing layout and room dimensions. They answer the basic questions: what does it look like, and how do the rooms fit together?

At E8, a floor plan is included as standard with all our property photography, so the essentials come together from one visit. Everything else should be added because it tells buyers something the photos and plan can’t.

Matterport 3D tours: when the layout is the selling point

A Matterport 3D tour lets people move through a property room by room, at their own pace, on any device. We scan with our 3D Pro Series camera, and the tour is shared as a simple link.

A 3D tour is particularly worth considering for:

Larger or unusual homes, such as converted barns, period houses with split levels or extended cottages, where the flow between rooms is hard to picture from photos alone.
Lettings, especially when the current tenant is still in occupation and viewing slots are limited. Applicants can explore the property first and arrive at a viewing already familiar with it.
Buyers and tenants moving to Oxfordshire from further afield, who may not visit until they have a shortlist.

In winter, it also means people can take a proper look around on a dark evening without anyone opening up the property.

Property video: when you want people to feel the space

Video is the best way to show how a home feels: the light through a garden room, the view from the landing, the way the kitchen opens on to the terrace. Short clips also work well on social media.

Our video options include:

property tour videos for the main listing;
short social media videos for Facebook and Instagram;
local area videos showing nearby amenities, schools and attractions;
narrated tours for new developments, open houses or special launches.

Video suits homes with character or a strong setting. For a typical city flat, photography, a floor plan and a 3D tour may do the job just as well.

Drone: when the setting sells the home

Aerial photography and video show what ground-level photos can’t: the size of the plot, the relationship to neighbouring land, the view across open countryside or the walk to a village green. They are well suited to rural homes around the Cotswold edge, riverside properties along the Thames, and homes with large gardens, paddocks or outbuildings.

There are two things to plan for in winter:

Weather. Flights depend on wind, rain and light, so aerial work needs a little more flexibility at this time of year. Booking early gives more chance of a clear, bright window before launch.
Airspace. The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) says most airports, airfields and heliports are protected by Flight Restriction Zones, where a drone cannot be flown without permission from the site. Oxfordshire has several airfields, so please give the full address when you instruct so airspace can be checked before the shoot.

Matching extras to the property

As a rough guide:

Typical flat or terrace: photography and floor plan, plus a 3D tour for lettings or remote buyers.
Family home with character: add property video, with a short social cut for your own channels.
Rural home, large plot or notable view: add drone photography or aerial video.
New development or premium launch: consider the full package, including a narrated tour.

Booking everything together keeps things simple for vendors and tenants, and the listing launches complete.

Frequently asked questions

Can you capture a 3D tour of an occupied home?
Yes. As with photography, a tidy home works best, and Matterport’s editing tools let us blur items for privacy where needed.

Does drone photography work in winter?
It can, on suitable days. Wind, rain and low light all affect flying, so we keep aerial bookings flexible and agree timings with you.

Are your floor plans to scale?
Our floor plans show layout and room dimensions to help buyers and tenants understand the property. They are not intended to be used as scale drawings.

Planning your winter listings?

E8 Property Services has supported estate and letting agents across Oxfordshire since 2009, with professional photography, floor plans, property and social media video, Matterport 3D tours, aerial photography and EPCs. To plan your next instruction, call us on 01865 339535 or book through our online order form.

November 10, 2026/by merlin