Summary
The Energy Performance Buildings
Directive requires that Energy Performance Certificates
will need to be provided for all buildings when
they are constructed, sold or rented.
It will be illegal to market
a Domestic property without a Home Information
Pack (HIP) from the 31st May 2008. At present,
as long as you have instructed a HIP provider
you can market a property. Should you be asked
for a copy of a HIP, the Estate Agent should provide
a copy within 14 days of your request. HIP's enable
the prospective purchaser to examine details of
searches and makes them aware of the Energy Rating
including fuel bills. This can speed up the process
from initial offer to exchange of contracts as
the buyer's Solicitor will have access to the
majority of the data required to complete the
purchase.
Mike Ockenden, Director General
of the Association of Home Information Pack Providers
advised us today 13th March 2008 that “Currently
the transitional arrangements allowing ‘first
day marketing’ expire on 31st May 2008.
It is possible that the Government may extend
this. The Government has not yet announced the
details for the introduction of Energy Performance
Certificates on rental properties other than the
target date of the 1st October 2008.”
Be prepared, let us assess your
property for you and be ahead of the game.
An Energy Rating can help rent
out your property. The Energy Performance Certificate
contains advice on how to cut CO2 emissions and
fuel bills for private domestic properties.
If you are planning to sell your
house, let us prepare your Home Information Pack
for you and market your property “from day
one”.
Clarkes Property Services is
a family business. brothers Rob & Steve, supported
by sons Andy & Ryon are here to help.
- Home Information Pack Providers
- Energy Assessors
- ABBE Qualified
- BRE Accredited
Your local HIP solution
for a cost effective professional service
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