Homes marketed for sale on or after 21st May 2010 will no longer require a HIP. They will however, still require an EPC. Sellers will be required to commission an EPC at the point of marketing, but won’t need to have received the EPC before marketing their property.
EPCs contain:
- information on your home"s energy use and carbon dioxide emissions
- a recommendation report with suggestions to reduce energy use and carbon dioxide emissions
EPCs carry ratings that compare the current energy efficiency and carbon dioxide emissions with potential figures that your home could achieve. Potential figures are calculated by estimating what the energy efficiency and carbon dioxide emissions would be if energy saving measures were put in place.
The rating measures the energy and carbon emission efficiency of your home using a grade from ‘A’ to ‘G’. An ‘A’ rating is the most efficient, while ‘G’ is the least efficient. The average efficiency grade to date is "D". All homes are measured using the same calculations, so you can compare the energy efficiency of different properties.
Rental Properties:
From 1st October 2008, all rental properties with a new tenancy in England and Wales are required to have an Energy Performance Certificate(EPC).
How long is an EPC valid for?
For Sales: The certificate is valid for 10 years and another certificate is not required if the homeowner sells the property, as long as the EPC certificate is still within its 10 year life span. Only on expiration of this 10 year period will another energy assessment be required.
For lettings: The certificate is valid for 10 years from the date of the original certificate’s inception date for rental property.
RG Solicitors offer competitively fixed priced EPCs to Vendors and Landlords whilst retaining full Nationwide coverage. If you are interested in obtaining a quote please contact Drewery on 0208 300 6761.
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