Your Questions Answered
With many years of experience in the building industry Sombuild is better qualified than most Energy Assessors and Home Inspectors to provide real value advice based on in depth knowledge of buildings.
WHAT IS AN ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE?
This is the only new component in the Pack. Energy Performance Certificates highlight how energy efficient a property is by giving it a rating from A – G, where A is the most energy efficient. They also offer advice on how to save energy and reduce fuel bills.
Please visit the following website to view a sample Energy Performance Certificate:
http://www.communities.gov.uk/pub/856/ExampleofEPC_id1504856.pdf
HOW WILL THE BUYER BENEFIT FROM IT?
The Energy Performance Certificate will identify cost effective improvements buyers can make to reduce fuel bills and carbon emissions and to make the property more energy efficient.
WHY SHOULD BUYERS TRUST THE ENERGY ASSESSMENT?
All Domestic Energy Assessors must be members of an Accreditation Scheme set up to ensure that their work can be trusted by sellers, buyers and lenders. These schemes are designed to ensure Assessors are properly qualified, have had a criminal record check and have adequate insurance cover for any claims that may be made. Any Assessors who do not meet the necessary standards can be suspended.
WHAT IS A HOME CONDITION SURVEY?
The Home Condition Survey contains information about the physical condition of the property, and highlights any work that needs to be done. Both buyers and sellers will then know about repairs, and lenders can use the report to help with their valuation.
WHAT IS AN ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE?
This is the only new component in the Pack. Energy Performance Certificates highlight how energy efficient a property is by giving it a rating from A – G, where A is the most energy efficient. They also offer advice on how to save energy and reduce fuel bills.
Please visit the following website to view a sample Energy Performance Certificate:
http://www.communities.gov.uk/pub/856/ExampleofEPC_id1504856.pdf
HOW WILL THE BUYER BENEFIT FROM IT?
The Energy Performance Certificate will identify cost effective improvements buyers can make to reduce fuel bills and carbon emissions and to make the property more energy efficient.
WHY SHOULD BUYERS TRUST THE ENERGY ASSESSMENT?
All Domestic Energy Assessors must be members of an Accreditation Scheme set up to ensure that their work can be trusted by sellers, buyers and lenders. These schemes are designed to ensure Assessors are properly qualified, have had a criminal record check and have adequate insurance cover for any claims that may be made. Any Assessors who do not meet the necessary standards can be suspended.
WHAT IS A HOME CONDITION SURVEY?
The Home Condition Survey contains information about the physical condition of the property, and highlights any work that needs to be done. Both buyers and sellers will then know about repairs, and lenders can use the report to help with their valuation.
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