From 1 October 2008, when any type of property is sold or rented out it will need an energy efficiency check-up.
From this date, all properties for sale or rent, including businesses, will be examined and given an Energy Performance Certificate.
This rates the building's efficiency from A to G and also shows you where the rating could be after a few improvements.
If we want to reduce CO2 emissions , we all need to work at conserving energy. To find out more, go to Energy Performance Certificates on the Directgov website.
Home Information Packs
Directgov has information and advice for homeowners and tenants, as well as for builders, landlords and architects.
If you are buying or selling a home you now need a certificate by law as part of a Home Information Pack - go to Related Pages for details.
By October 2008 all buildings, whenever they are built, sold or rented out, will require a certificate.
