Industry calls for EPC graphs to be shown on sales particulars

Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) graphs must be displayed on the sales particulars of a property before it is listed for sale, the Property and Energy Professionals Association (PEPA) has said.It is calling for a revision to be made to the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive after claiming that since the suspension of the home information packs some estate agents have not been providing homebuyers with information on a property's energy efficiency.This, PEPA claims, is pushing energy efficiency "off the agenda" for buyers."The potential benefits of improving the energy efficiency of our homes are widely acknowledged," commented Brian Scannell, chairman of PEPA."It is therefore hugely disappointing that we seem to be going backwards in providing consumers with the information they need about energy efficiency."Research by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors found that EPCs can increase the value of a property.It found that in the Netherlands – one of the earliest adopters of EPCs - the certificates have led to a 2.8 per cent premium on house prices for properties with an A, B or C rating.Posted by Mark Stephens Sign up for regular email updates to help you save money and energy
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