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Since the suspension of Home Information Packs by the coalition government the only document that vendors now need to obtain is an Energy Performance Certificate.
The Energy Performance Certificate is similar to the certificates now provided with domestic appliances such as refrigerators and washing machines.
Its purpose is to record how energy-efficient a property is as a building. The certificate will provide a rating of the property from A to G, where A is very efficient and G is very inefficient.
Two ratings are shown. The environmental impact rating is a measure of a home's impact on the environment in terms of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions - the higher the rating, the less impact it has on the environment. The energy-efficiency rating is a measure of a home's overall efficiency. The higher the rating, the more energy-efficient the home is, and the lower the fuel bills are likely to be.
Each rating is based on the performance of the building itself and its services (such as heating and lighting), rather than the domestic appliances within it. This is known as an asset rating. The certificate also lists the potential rating of the building if all the cost-effective measures were installed.
The ratings will vary according to the age, location, size and condition of the building. The potential rating on the certificate will take these factors into account, and the suggested measures will be tailored so that they are realistic for the particular building.
The Energy Performance Certificate needs to be commissioned prior to going on the market although the EPC element does not need to be displayed before marketing, meaning that your property can go on the market without any initial delay.
Our dedicated local provider, Bournemouth Energy, will ensure that every reasonable effort is made to obtain the EPC within 3 days of instruction.
Take full advantage of these changes to the home selling process by utilising our free home valuation service now. Our highly skilled team will accurately value your home and help you to begin preparing to market.
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