Malin Court, Flat 2, Dovedale Road, Birmingham, B23 5BU

Malin Court is a detached house in Birmingham (B23 5BU). It has a recorded floor area of 46 m² (around 495 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band A. At 46 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across Malin Court (46–72 m²). The building's EPC ratings span D to C, with this unit at the bottom. On EPC score it ranks last in the building (65 versus a best of 74). The latest certificate (May 2021) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (May 2009); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Average and main heating went from Poor to Average; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 74). Main heating runs on electricity.

It hasn't traded since March 1998, a hold of 28 years that's notably long for the area. Only one transfer is on record with HM Land Registry, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands for a long time. Today's modelled estimate of £127,000 sits 237.8% above the 1998 sale of £37,600. It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 80% of similar EPCs).