Energy conservation is clearly a good thing. Everyone wins – the householder is better off with a more efficient property, and so too is the environment. There is no doubt that the efficiency of the UK’s housing stock could be vastly improved, much of it in very cost-effective ways.
In 2004, the domestic sector was responsible for about 30% of the total energy use, and about 27% of the total CO2 emissions, in the UK on an end user basis. That energy is used in a variety of ways around the home, with about 60% used for heating, 20% for hot water and the remainder for lights, appliances and cooking.
Legislation now requires all properties for sale or to let, to have a valid EPC (Energy Performance Certificate) in place. In the case of properties to be sold this is an integral part of the HIP (Home Information Pack), whilst for rented properties it is a stand-alone document.
EPCs provide ratings and also suggest energy advice to help the householder prioritise different ways of saving energy and therefore money. A typical EPC is around 6 pages, and can only be issued by accredited individuals.
At Nash Partnership, we have the necessary expertise to provide EPCs ‘in-house’. By placing the process in our direct control we have the ability to meet the tightest deadlines and avoid unnecessary delays in marketing.
Need an EPC or a HIP? Contact us for a quotation, without any obligation. Email us at enquiries@nashpartnership.co.uk or click here for details of our individual offices.
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