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| Energy Performance Certificates
From 1 October 2008, all properties homes when rented out, are legally required to have an EPC. On 9 September 2008, Communities and Local Government (CLG) announced an update to the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) concerning the Regulations for Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) From 1 October 2008, EPCs will be extended to rented homes, commercial properties under 2,500m2 and all remaining homes for sale including those on the market before the phased introduction of EPCs in 2007. From 1 October, larger public buildings will also need a Display Energy Certificate (DEC).
The measures, which come into force from 1 October 2008 include:
· Extending the validity of the EPC to three years (currently 12 months) when included in a Home Information Pack (HIP)
· Clarifying the arrangements for commercial buildings already on the market.
This means that any non-domestic building put on the market before October and
Remain for let will need an EPC by 1 January 2009. If it is sold or rented out in
the meantime, an EPC must be commissioned and handed over as soon as is
practicable.
This is intended to make it easier for owners and landlords to comply with the legislation, avoid market fluctuations and is in response to industry expectations.
October marks the completion of the phased EPC introduction. The full timetable is below:
Residential properties:
· From 1 October 2008 all homes for rent will also require an EPC when newly rented.
Enforcement
Trading Standards will be responsible for enforcing the Regulations. Failure to comply could result in a penalty charge of £200 per residential property and 12.5% of the rateable value per commercial property (min. £500, max. £5,000) in addition to the requirement to provide the EPC.
As we have teamed up with a market leading company to accommodate the new legislation we can keep the price down to a minimum. The cost of the EPC is £94 NO VAT!!! That's just a little helping hand from us.......
Our Specialist Company WTC Associates will be contacting you shortly to arrange a time with you to organise the certification to be done at your property. If for any reason you cannot make the appointment feel free to contact us with the time and date of the appointment and we will endeavour to accommodate your request |
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