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Why do I need an Energy Performance Certificate for my rental property?
You may be aware of Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) in relation to Home Information Packs (HIPS); however the EPC is part of a much larger programme initiated by the EU called the Energy of Buildings Directive (EBPD). The EU made this directive law and as such every EU Country must have systems in place by the end of 2008, for EPCs to be carried out on all residential and commercial buildings at the point of sale and rent.
The role out to residential property rentals is already underway; however, it will become mandatory to have an EPC for property being marketed for rent on the 1st October 2008.
Under these new rules, landlords will need to provide an EPC to all prospective tenants and provide a hard copy to the selected tenant. However, you will not need to provide an EPC to tenants that renew their contracts as it is not necessary to supply an EPC to an existing tenant.
At Solent Energy Solutions all Energy Performance Certificates are carried out by fully qualified, accredited and insured Domestic Energy Assessors (DEAs). Each EPC will be valid for 10 years unless it is part of a Home Information Pack (HIP) whereby it is valid for 12 months.
Our Domestic Energy Assessors are qualified with the City & Guilds level 3 Diploma for Domestic Energy Assessors and accredited with NHER. For our assessors to be accredited with NHER they have had to pass a Basic Criminal Records Bureau check and will be required to carry a NHER photo identification card when carrying out EPCs.
Energy Performance Certificates carried out by Solent Energy Solutions are covered by Professional Indemnity insurance up to £250,000 and Public Liability insurance up to £3,000,000.
At Solent Energy Solutions we pride ourselves on our professional and efficient service and have put together a very competitive pre October pricing schedule dependent on the number of properties in your portfolio. Within 24 hours of receiving an instruction for an EPC we will arrange a mutually convenient time for the survey to be carried out and you will receive a copy of the completed EPC within 24 hours of the survey being carried out.
Not only can we carry out Energy Performance Certificates on your properties, we are able to offer a service whereby we can advise you on grants that are available from the Government and local Councils which will improve the energy efficiency of your properties. Many of the grants that are available cover improvements that are likely to be included in the recommendation section of the EPCs.
What are the benefits of using Solent Energy Solutions?
- Competitively priced Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs).
- Our experienced consultants can advise landlords on the grants that are currently available to improve the energy efficiency of their properties. An example of a grant that is currently available to landlords is a grant to cover the cost and installation of a central heating system.
- You are able to receive substantial discounts the more EPCs you order.
- Same day turnaround from the survey being completed to you receiving a copy of the completed EPC.
- All our Domestic Energy Assessors are covered by Professional Indemnity and Public Liability insurance and have passed a Criminal Records Bureau check.
- Above all, Solent Energy Solutions prides itself on the fast, efficient and professional service it is able to offer to all its customers.
Please give Nik a call on 07969906841 for a quote and he will be able to discuss the discounts we have to offer. |
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