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Domestic Energy Assessors
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Domestic Energy Assessors
From 14th December 2007, ALL properties that are put on the market for sale in England and Wales will need an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) as part of the Home Information Pack (HIP). We have Assessors working throughout Somerset, Devon and Dorset an offer a fast, no fuss service.
Energy Performance Certificate
The Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) is a review of your property to establish what energy saving you already have, where it could be improved and what else could be done. An energy performance certificate has two sections:
Section 1 - The Energy Efficiency Rating provides a measure of the building's overall energy efficiency and takes in to account insulation, construction, heating and hot water systems, etc.
Section 2 - Environmental Impact Rating details the use of energy within buildings and looks at what measures are in place to reduce the carbon footprint of the property and recommendations for further improvement.
Domestic Energy Assessors
At iDEA1st we have fully qualified Domestic Energy Assessors (DEAs) and we are one of the few practices in the UK with ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 accreditation.
We are independent from Estate Agents and Surveyors and offer a fast professional service. We can assess your home and issue an Energy Performance Certificate along with any suggested improvements that may be appropriate.
We primarily work across the South West of England in Somerset, Devon and Dorset from Bristol to Exeter and Barnstable to Yeovil.
Click here to view the towns and villages we cover in Somerset, Devon and Dorset.
Energy Performance Certificate - The Facts
From 14th December 2007, ALL properties put up for sale in England and Wales need an Energy Performance Certificate EPC which is part of the Home Information Pack HIPs.
Your property cannot fail the Domestic Energy Assessment, each property is graded A to G
Properties with an F to G rating will be offered dicounted or free energy efficiency measures from the Green Homes Service, which will be established in the near future
The Energy Performance Certificate is a compulsory part of the Home Information Pack
It is a legal requirement to supply copies of the Energy Performance Certificate to prospective buyers
Only certified Domestic Energy Assessors can issue an Energy Performance Certificate
An Energy Efficiency Rating grade of A to G will be clearly stated on your property’s Certificate
A Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Impact Rating for your property indicates the environmental impact of your home
There are some 'no cost' and 'low cost' things you can do today to improve your property’s rating - find out more...
Energy Performance Certificate - Timetable for Introduction
Updated January 2008
The Government has launched the energy performance certificates, which are mandatory for all homes bought and sold in England and Wales. They are a key part of the home condition report, which will be included in the home information packs. For non-marketed and 'right-to-buy' sales, as well as all lettings of existing buildings.
As further information is confirmed with regard to the sale of other residential properties and residential lettings we will publish it on our website.
First Day Marketing enables immediate marketing of a property without a Home Information Pack (HIP), provided that the pack has been requested in writing and is accompanied by the appropriate payment or an undertaking to make the payment and it is expected that the pack will be available within 28 days. The seller’s duty to provide a HIP does not then arise until the energy performance certificate (EPC) is obtained. In all cases the Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) must be obtained before exchange of contracts.
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