The EPC was lost in the HIP these measures are a start in achieving the original aims of the EPC – that of improving the carbon footprint of properties and energy efficiency and compliance is still a major issue.
HIPS to face certain death and leave a £75m black hole in the revenue of estate agents experts warn.
HIPs (Home Information Packs) have been in existence now for over 18 months and from 6 April 2009 all properties being sold need to have one by law. All Home Information Packs must contain an Energy Performance Certificate or EPC which is created using information about the property and its energy efficiency collected by an [...]
CR Energy recognise just how important providing an efficient, reliable and cost effective Domestic Energy Assessments service is and they deliver a total assessment and certification solution for their clients every time. Everyone at CR Energy is committed to providing a service which recognises and supports the Government’s initiative at aiming to reduce carbon emissions [...]
From December 14, 2007 government legislation stated that any home which was on the market to be sold must have a Home Information Pack (HIP) is available to potential buyers. Home Information Packs are comprised of documentation relating to that property and they must contain the following:
A full index which details all documents contained within [...]
What are EPC’s?
An Energy Performance Certificate, or EPC, is an assessment of a domestic homes performance rating in terms of energy used, its energy efficiency based on fuel costs and its environmental impact based on carbon emissions. It takes into account factors such as insulation, heating and hot water systems, ventilation and fuels used, as [...]
An Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) is a document to show the current and potential energy efficiency of a particular property, be it residential or commercial, based on the assets at the particular premises; each building is assessed through the same process to enable a potential tenant or purchaser to compare like for like before making [...]
