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An Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) is required by law on any property being constructed, sold or put up for rent.
If you are a landlord you need to make an EPC available to prospective tenants the first time you let your home from the 1st October 2008. The certificate is valid for 10 years.
The government is committed to comply with EU Directive 2002/91/EC which aims to promote improvements in the energy performance of buidings.
The EU directive requires an energy performance certificate to be produced also as part of a Home Information Pack that must be made available to a prospective purchaser free of charge.
The certificate will give prospective purchasers an easy to read guide to the likely energy costs of occupying the property in a similar way that current 'white goods', such as a fridge or washing machine, have an efficiency label.
Domestic energy consumption causes 25% of national CO2 emissions, and heating uses 90% of energy in the home. Improvement in the energy efficiency of our homes is therefore important in reducing our overall emissions.
If you are neither selling or about to let a property you can still commission an EPC to give you indications of its efficiency. From the recommendations you can decide on upgrading works as required.
If you require any further information please Contact us now or follow the link to our Terminology page.
Ceri Lewis & Associates Ltd, 29 Dunraven Road, Sketty, Swansea SA2 9LG. +T 01792 417746 +M: 07772 922970