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2011 Energy Performance Certificate NEWS: New DCLG guidance on holiday lets We have received new guidance from DCLG regarding holiday lets. The guidance states that an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) must be obtained for properties that are rented out as holiday lets for 4 months or more in any 12 month period. This change will take effect from 30 June 2011. Q&A on NEWS page. You require an Energy Performance Certificate in order to sell a property. This has to be commissioned before marketing can begin, but you are allowed 28 days for it to be delivered. Full rules are explained on the "NEWS" page. Rental properties also need an EPC, and it should be in place before the property is advertised for rent. You do not have to order the EPC from an estate agent. In fact, if you obtain it independently from Chris Watkins, it might cost less, and you have it in your own hands. You still need one even if you sell your property privately. The EPC is valid for TEN YEARS, so you do not need to get a new one for a change of tenant or a sale if the property already has an existing one. If you obtain your own EPC directly from Chris, you can choose whichever estate agent you like, take the property off the market, change to another agent, using the same original EPC because it will be yours. You can even transfer it to the new owner, who can use it for the remainder of its validity, even for rental if required. If you know your property already has one, but you have lost your copy, you can report a "lost RRN" at www.epcregister.com and you should be able to get hold of it. If you experience any difficulty with this, or you do not know whether the property has a valid EPC or not, please give Chris Watkins a call and he will gladly check it out for you (no charge). Chris (of Homecertify) is readily available to supply an EPC and will always attempt to inspect and deliver the report as quickly as possible. The survey involves around 40 minutes at the property, and the report is usually available later the same day. Click here for approximate map of the area covered by Chris. Just click here to send an email to Chris 01458 441543 or 0777 372 6969 |
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HOMECERTIFY Ltd. UK reg no. 6051781 |
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Chris's Credentials Chris Watkins has also been appointed a "Site Auditor" by his accreditation body. This means he attends inspections done by other Assessors, and conducts a Compliance Audit on behalf of NHER. Such audits are obligatory under Regulations. |
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Chris Watkins is a long-term resident of Street and has been delivering the EPC since its introduction. He has done more local EPCs than almost any other provider. For quick, professional and friendly service, call 01458 441543 or 0777 372 6969. |