energy performance certificates & home information packs

Before a home can be sold, you must have an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) or, if you are a landlord, it is a legal requirement to have an EPC to show your prospective tenant.

However, on 20th May 2010, the newly-elected government abruptly decided that a Home Information Pack (HIP) would no longer be necessary for a homeowner when a domestic property is put up for sale, but an EPC would still be an obligation.

Further information about Home Information Packs from The Government web site.

There are also government legislations relating to rented commercial properties, where an EPC has to be presented to the prospective lessee. In all aspects, we are able to provide guidance and competitive prices to achieve the necessary requirements

Albeit extremes, the charts show examples of both existing energy efficiency ratings and environmental impact (CO2) ratings of a property, and the potentials if the recommendations detailed in an EPC have been implemented.

In addition, the benefit from using Tom Ponsford is that, if it is possible to improve the energy rating of your property to increase its selling attraction, he can also negotiate with tradespersons on your behalf to arrange for recommendations to be carried out.