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First introduced in 2007, an energy performance rating is essential for properties being sold or rented in Northern Ireland.
Energy Performance Certificates in Northern Ireland are regulated by the Energy Performance of Buildings Regulation 2012 at Country Estates we can arrange for an experienced third party Energy Performance Surveyor to inspect the property prior to listing for a fixed fee.
The EPC in Northern Ireland turned 10 years old in August 2017, meaning that homeowners thinking of selling their homes should check their energy performance rating is still valid, as they will not be able to sell their home without one.
All private rental properties must now achieve an energy efficiency rating of at least E on their Energy Performance Certificate. If your property has an F or G Rating, you may not be allowed to rent it out.
For further information and to arrange an Energy Performance Certificate in Northern Ireland, please contact your local country estates office.
Please some below some tips on how to improve your energy performance certificate rating.
Try and make sure as many of your fixed light fittings as possible have low energy lamps fitted. This will improve the epc rating.
If you have a hot water tank, make sure there is plenty of insulation around it. Good insulation can make a significant difference to the epc rating.
If the assessor cannot see the loft is insulated because they cannot gain access or because the loft is boarded over they will have to report insulation as 'unknown' which could have a negative effect on the epc rating. Please have any paperwork available to prove loft insulation is fitted.
Cavity wall insulation can have a substantial impact on the epc rating. If you have cavity wall insulation which is not visible due to the property having been rendered after installation this can lower the epc rating as the assessor will have to assume there is none. Please make sure you have the paperwork available if your cavity walls have been insulated.
If your double glazed windows were fitted after 2002 and the date is not visible in the units, please have paperwork available to show the installation date. This can have a positive effect on the EPC.
Establishing the boiler details from visual inspection can be difficult, so have any manuals or service history available prior to inspection. This is likely to give a higher epc score than the software default setting for the type of boiler.
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