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Energy Saving Trust: Non-energy efficient homes should not be allowed to be sold or rented

by Chris | Mon, 10/08/2009 - 22:06

Homeowners and landlords should not be allowed to sell or rent out homes that are not energy efficient according to the Energy Saving Trust (EST).

If you are renting or selling a home you now need a certificate by law. From October 2008 Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) have been required whenever a building is built, sold or rented. The certificate provides 'A' to 'G' ratings for the building, with 'A' being the most energy efficient and 'G' being the least, with the average up to now being 'D'.


New HIP / EPC service offered by PropertyRelated

by Chris | Mon, 09/02/2009 - 22:35

PropertyRelated.co.uk is pleased to launch its HIP / EPC service. This will enable sellers and landlords to purchase a Home Information Pack or EPC online.

A Home Information Pack (HIP) is a set of documents that provides important information about a property including legal title, standard searches and energy efficiency. They are compulsory for most homes marketed for sale in England and Wales. HIPs were introduced to improve home buying and selling for consumers and to help cut carbon emissions.


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Energy Performance Certificate

by Chris | Wed, 17/12/2008 - 01:36
Energy Performance Certificate

Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs)


Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs)

Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) are a European Initiative designed to help improve the energy efficiency of buildings. The certificate provides 'A' to 'G' ratings for the building, with 'A' being the most energy efficient and 'G' being the least, with the average up to now being 'D'. The EPC also comes with a report explaining the findings and suggesting possible improvements to improve the buildings energy efficiency.


New legislation on Energy Performance Certificates

by Chris | Fri, 26/09/2008 - 01:00

From 1st October 2008 there will be two new developments to the HIP legislation. Firstly any property that was put on the market before the HIP deadline, which is still being marketed, will need an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) if it is to remain on the market.