Engergy Efficiency Certificates

losgiganteskid

I understand that Energy Efficiencey certs are to be made compulsory from 1st Oct 2008 - for both houses which are for sale and houses which are to be rented.

With HIPS you don't need one if your house was already on the market prior to the introduction date - does the same apply to the new Energy certs ???

clutton_2

the law says you need only provide ERCs for new tenancies for suitable prospective tenants.

losgiganteskid

losgiganteskid wrote: »

With HIPS you don't need one if your house was already on the market prior to the introduction date - does the same apply to the new Energy certs ???

Anyone know the answer to this please ??

clutton_2

i thought that energy certs were already a part of a HIPS for properties for sale
and that rental properties will only need one when a new prospective tenant wishes to view an empty rental property

jimc_2

I just noticed this today which may help. It was dated yesterday and contains the comment " a regulation laid only a few months ago, in April of this year, ends this exemption on October 1. It means that all properties on the market, including private sales, will need an EPC or will have to be withdrawn from sale.

The regulation – which Communities and Local Government seemed not to know about – has nothing to do with Home Information Packs but is part of the Energy Performance in Buildings Regulations."

I'm looking into this further now.

peter999

losgiganteskid wrote: »

I understand that Energy Efficiencey certs are to be made compulsory from 1st Oct 2008 - for both houses which are for sale and houses which are to be rented.

What really is the point of these for rented properties when the rental sector has a history of renting many properties which are in poor condition, does anyone know ??

You can understand having these for properties that are rented in good condition & good state of repair.

From 1st October 2008, it will be mandatory for all landlords to be produce an Energy Performance Certificate for every flat/house, whenever there is a new contract.

An Energy Performance Certificate shows the energy efficiency, environmental impact ratings, the cost to provide lighting, heating and hot water to the home and any recommendations made by the assessor.

The legislation states the following:

a.. The certificate needs to be done on all new properties and tenancies from 1st October 2008 - This means that the EPC must be in place before a property can be marketed.

b.. A copy must be provided to any prospective tenant if they request to see it.

c.. A copy must be given to all new tenants regardless of them asking for it.

d.. The legislation does not restrict a property to be marketed even if it comes back with a poor rating.

e.. EPCs are valid for 10 years

f.. If you do not have an EPC after the 01 October 2008, you could be fined £200+ for non compliance.

peter999

losgiganteskid

Looks like another Labour Government Ed Balls up to me !!