Energy Performance Certificates Introduced for Commercial Property For Sale and To Let in Scotland
Holding an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) for all commercial properties being let, sold or built in England and Wales became compulsory on the 1st October 2008 and now it is the turn of commercial property in Scotland.
From the 1st December 2008 all commercial properties for sale in Scotland must have an EPC. However, owners with commercial properties to let in Scotland have until the 4th January 2009 to get their EPC’s ready. Having said that, sorting this out sooner rather than later will mean delays in being able to advertise properties on for rent after this date are avoided.
As a rough guide all commercial retail spaces, warehouses, industrial units, factories and offices will require an EPC. However, there are some exceptions to this. An EPC is not needed if the building:
· Has a gross internal area of less than 50 square metres
· Is a place of worship
· Is a temporary building intended for use for less than two years, or
· Is a low energy demand building, e.g. a barn.
To find out more information about the requirements for EPC’s for commercial property in Scotland visit EPC Scotland.
Get a guarantee for your house from the seller.
If the house is perhaps not get a warranty from the builder if the home is new, or from the last owner.
The man who built the home should give you a warranty if
he or she is assured in their work. For older dwellings, you can ask the previous owner to
offer you a warranty to cover any repairs which could appear.