Energy Performance Certificate

[Big Sis..]

Hi All ,
We have some rental houses in the UK.[Long Let] and have just been told about a new regulation.
Apparently we have to give all new tenants a EPC about Energy efficiency in the houses.
We have to pay an assessor to carry out the checks to let the tenants know.www.epcregister.com
This isnt needed for existing tenants but anyone renting from the 1st October 2008.If not we face a £200 fine.......

Im assuming this is just for long lets and not holiday homes[but watch this space ]
More info on
Another piece of paperwork...!!

[KathyG]

This isnt needed for existing tenants ....

Phew!! Reminds me, haven't had a gas check for a while.....

[Al Fresco]

Yes this legislation is only for long term lets.... basically the buy to let market place. Also remember that the method of taking and returning security deposits has also changed, a good rental agent will bring you up to date!! Good ole GB... always after a buck!!

[Al Fresco]

Unfortunately I've just been informed that any UK let of any duration is caught under this new ruling. The basis of my info is a very helpful site as follows www.carbonlow.co.uk/
Sorry!!!

[apexblue]

An EPC is only required if you let to the same person for 12 weeks or more


www.northwalesholidaylets.co.uk

[Al Fresco]

Phew!!! at least there's some sense in this crazy world... by the way where is this written down... just to be safe!

[apexblue]

Friday, 26 September 2008
Energy Assessments (EPCs) and holiday lets
As from 1 October new build houses and houses being rented out need to have an Energy Performance Certificate.

Fortunately, it seems that holiday lets do not need to have a certificate, unless they are rented out to the same person for more than 3 months.

There doesn't seem to be an official site stating this but here are 3 assessment firms that think this is the case:

http://www.cdmmuk.co.uk/domestic_energy ... icates.htm

http://dolphin-epc.co.uk/page_1203968258456.html

http://www.energyassessorlincs.co.uk/landlord_epc.htm

[Al Fresco]

Thanks for your hard work on this, no doubt the individual local councils will have the last laugh!