Sustainability and Energy Rating.
From the 1st of January 2009, a BER certificate became compulsory for all homes being sold or offered for rent. If you are buying or renting a house or apartment, you are entitled to a BER so ask the seller, landlord or agent for it. A BER certificate is accompanied by an advisory report which will identify how you might improve the energy performance of your home. A BER is also required where construction of a new home begins on or after 1st January 2007. BER assessments performed on new dwellings also help determine compliance with Part L (Conservation of Fuel and Energy) of the Building Regulations. BER is based on primary energy demand and the BER scale ranges from “A1” (most efficient) to “G” (least efficient).
From the 1st of January 2009, a BER certificate became compulsory for all homes being sold or offered for rent. If you are buying or renting a house or apartment, you are entitled to a BER so ask the seller, landlord or agent for it. A BER certificate is accompanied by an advisory report which will identify how you might improve the energy performance of your home. A BER is also required where construction of a new home begins on or after 1st January 2007. BER assessments performed on new dwellings also help determine compliance with Part L (Conservation of Fuel and Energy) of the Building Regulations. BER is based on primary energy demand and the BER scale ranges from “A1” (most efficient) to “G” (least efficient).
