About Landlord EPC's
From October 2008 landlords offering property for rent will be required by law to provide prospective tenants with an Energy Performance Certificate for their property. The Energy Performance Certificates (EPC)will have to be provided free either when (or before) any written information about the property is provided to prospective tenants or a viewing is conducted. A new Energy Performance Certificate will not be required on each let since, in the case of rental property, EPCs will be valid for 10 years.
The Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) and recommendation report must be made available free of charge by a landlord to a prospective tenant at the earliest opportunity and no later than:
- when any written information about the building is provided in response to a request for information received from the prospective tenant;
- or when a viewing is conducted;
- or if neither of those occur, before entering into a contract to sell or let.
The Landlord's Energy Saving Allowance, originally introduced in April 2004, now covers loft insulation, cavity wall insulation, solid wall insulation, draught proofing, hot water system insulation, and floor insulation.
Further details are on the Inland Revenue website . www.hmrc.gov.uk/budget2004/revbn31.htm
Costs
Landlord Energy Performance Certificate's ONLY £49
(Preferred rates on 3 or more - Contact Us for details)
The EU Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD), requires that from from April 2008 most commercial property in the UK, will require an Energy Performance Certificate upon construction, or prior to sale or lease of the property. Contact us for details on how we can help.