Energy Performance Certificates
Energy performance certificates are currently required for almost all buildings, including Commercial,
industrial,new builds and domestic homes. Landlords and any homeowners that Let property or intend to
sell it, must by law have an energy performance certificate , before they can market the property.
Local
authorites are clamping down on those that do not comply. "Fines
are £200.00 and you will still need to have an EPC."
From April 1st 2012 the Energy Performance Certificate will be easier to understand and have new information
on it regarding the "GREEN DEAL"The government initiative will allow home owners to
upgrade their existing levels of insulation and make them more energy efficienct saving you on fuel bills and helping
reduce carbon emissions. For certain measures homeowners will be able to pay for the improvements through their energy supplier. Subsidies
may also be available in certain cases. More details will be announced later in the year.
Thinking
of installing SOLAR PV ?? To qualify for the current feed in tarrif rate of 21p Kw/ph then you will need an Energy
Performance Certificate with a rating of at least D. This is the national average rating so don't worry, just call and
we'll be happy to advise you.
Gas Safety
Certificates
Gas safety is obviously very important, whether you are
a home owner or a Landlord.
New legislation comes into effect next year regarding Gas Flues that are hidden in voids
or are not visible
for full inspection. Don't get caught out, Inspection hatches are legally required in certain
cases, even on recent builds.
We offer very competitive rates on bolier servicing and Gas safety checks. All gas
engineers are local with years of experience, they will respect your property and are of course certified and members
of the Gas Safe Register for your peace of mind.
Professional
Video Inventory
If you take deposits
for your properties then you will need to have in place a thorough professional inventory. Deposit schemes are reluctant to
award any of the deposit to the landlord, even when damage has occured in the property, the problem is proving that it was
done by the tenant, even in cases where time and date stamped photos have been used in inventories, deposit dispute schemes
still award against the landlord.
Our inventory service follows a methodical procedure using both Hi- Definition
Video a methodical procedure and a comprehensive written report ,which also takes care of check in, interim checks and
check out procedures. All details of the property and tenants are logged.
We can also prepare inventory
for furnished properties.
Electrical Safety Inspections
We are affiliated will a major electrical contractor who
carry out all our safety work and periodic inspections
whether you are a homeowner wanting safety work carried out,
or you are a responsible Landlord we can accommodate all your requirements. You will be safe in the knowledge that all work
carried out is insured, and meets all the latest strict electrical safety testing standards and requirements.
Fire Risk
Assessment
You may not be aware but if you have
a flat that you are renting to tennants then you are legally rquired to do a fire risk assessment. This can be done by yourself
of course, but why take a chance on something as serious as this? We can provide a full risk asssessment for your property
this will include your tenants being made aware of possible risk and hazard factors and an exit programme tailored to you,
your tenants, and the individual property concerned.
Check the (RLA ) Residential Landlord's Association for details
on landlord's Legal requirements.
