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28th September 2009
A UK energy inspector must take a series of lectures, workshops and hands-on training to pass the testing and earn the diploma as domestic energy assessor.
For those who have not had any practical training as an energy inspector, one of the course pack... Read >
Author: wbdoyle16th September 2009
Energy Performance certificate is meant for buildings which are for commercial or domestic properties are built, sold or rented. This means that sellers require them for private sales and landlords need to provide them to prospective tenants. A tenant is ... Read >
Author: Gyan K16th September 2009
EPC or Energy Performance Certificate has been made compulsory to all landlords. It has been made mandatory since 1st of October 2008 and is a legal requirement to provide all new tenants in England and Wales with this certificate known as Energy Performa... Read >
Author: Gyan K16th September 2009
Every landlord needs to have two documents which are considered vital such as Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) and Home Information Pack (HIP). During the initial procedure of the home buying process, a home information pack is required by a landlord.... Read >
Author: Vijay Keerthi16th September 2009
EPC stands for Energy Performance Certificate. Energy Performance certificate informs you about the energy efficiency of your home. Such certificate tells you what is the energy consumption of your building in terms of the energy used for heating, hot wat... Read >
Author: Vijay Keerthi14th September 2009
Greem homes are the need of the hour.We are rapidly depleting non-renewable sources of energy and polluting the environment to a great extent. It’s high time to focus on alternate, healthier and cleaner options of lifestyle to protect the environment. B... Read >
Author: Sanchi Singla11th September 2009
Commercial Energy Performance Certificates (EPC’s) have become a very important factor in the construction industry and from the 4th of January this year it has become an essential requirement. The European Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPB... Read >
Author: SEO Junkies02nd September 2009
The most important principle for designing a home with a solar power system is very aptly stated by Richard Perez, “every watt not used is a watt that doesn’t have to be produced, processed, or stored.” This is a concept that is seldom considered by... Read >
Author: timkola26th August 2009
EPC specialists provides all you are required to learn regarding the Commercial EPC and development energy performance certificates in the North West. Energy performance certificates are very easy to get your brain around. This content will make it all c... Read >
Author: wsmith25th August 2009
Home information provider’s consultants have specialized in various home information packages as such energy performance certificates. They are independent in nature. They are working individually as the home based sellers and are known as the industria... Read >
Author: Davis25th August 2009
When is a Commercial Energy Performance Certificate (CEPC) required? You may not have been aware of it, but Commercial EPCs actually began to roll out this year, coming into force from April 2008.
Already all non domestic buildings above 2,500 square ... Read >
Author: Davis23rd August 2009
Buyers get a clearer picture of the property with HIP. It guides a buyer on whether or not to buy the house. According to the law passed in England and Wales, if a landlord is selling his property or house after 6th April 2009, then, it is a legal require... Read >
Author: Kirthy Shetty23rd August 2009
HIP stands for Home Information Pack. It is used to save on the wastage of time in future. Therefore provide all information about your house right away. Reach out to a HIP specialist to offer you information pack for your home. Your hip consultant will g... Read >
Author: Kirthy Shetty23rd August 2009
Do you want to buy a readily built house, there’s no time to construct one your self. You can’t take the information that the landlord provides on face value. Are you getting accurate information about the building on sale? Is what raises concern? Est... Read >
Author: Kirthy Shetty23rd August 2009
Home information pack is it a necessity? Are you contemplating on whether or not to get an HIP. There are certain documents that are compulsory and few are optional. All properties put on sale in England and Wales must have a HIP pack in place.
Documen... Read >
Author: Kirthy Shetty21st August 2009
Why should landlords consider an EPC service? EPC buyers will have to find out how energy efficient is their buy to let property as they have to project this to their investors, building purchaser or tenant in case it is a buy to let property. Always, rem... Read >
Author: Kirthy Shetty21st August 2009
EPC provider offers the following services to you:
• EPC certificate provided
• Home condition Report, at times
• Recommendation letter
An independent accredited domestic energy assessor in Liverpool, will help you out and provide a ce... Read >
Author: Kirthy Shetty21st August 2009
Getting an energy performance certificate is crucial. You can project a clear picture on how energy efficient your building is to a potential buyer or tenant, if you’re planning to sell or let out your property. Every house or building will have a certa... Read >
Author: Kirthy Shetty21st August 2009
Maximise the energy rating of your home and, save your money. Energy performance certificate helps you determine how energy efficient is your building. It is required for all kinds of construction, sale or rent of your buildings other than dwellings, with... Read >
Author: Kirthy Shetty19th August 2009
The Organization
The Applied Lifescience Research Industries Inc., also known as ALRI has been formed by author and bodybuilder L. Rea. His vision was to provide athletes and bodybuilders with what they needed to stay within the laws and at the same t... Read >
Author: argiro.mike19th August 2009
Regardless of whether you’re looking to construct, sell or lease a commercial construction, you might need to begin obtaining an Energy Performance Certificate. This piece tells you everything you need to understand about EPCs, including vital informati... Read >
Author: wsmith17th August 2009
Before you start wondering about the link between the two and chalk out a proper correlation map to evaluate the relation between the two, let’s understand what a green building is. As per the Indian Green Building Council , A Green Building uses less e... Read >
Author: Aliens Group16th August 2009
Energy Performance certificate makes possible to compare ratings with benchmarks. In order to understand the energy efficiency of a building, home owners opt for EPC. It is mandatory to have this certificate as part of a home information pack.
If your ... Read >
Author: Kirthy Shetty10th August 2009
The stakes are high and so are the commissions. But is your estate agent doing his job? Can you do better alone?
1. Are agents worth their fees? Estate agents earn their percentage by providing an initial valuation, setting a marketing price, advertising... Read >
Author: A.Deakin08th August 2009
Home Information Packs consists of all information that buyers and sellers need to make an informed decision. HIPS for tenanted properties are quite essential as it informs what condition a house is in. It is provided by leading Home Information Pack prov... Read >
Author: Sadhana08th August 2009
A set of documents that provides the buyer with key information on the property and it is provided by the seller or the seller's agent, this is known as Home information packs. A landlord has to buy home information pack. Or HIP. Get your HIP fast and at ... Read >
Author: Sadhana08th August 2009
Before a landlord proceeds with sale, he has to have a HIP, at least 3 months before sale of property. Home information pack was first introduced in 2007, to enhance the property transaction process. Later in 2008, certain modifications were made, such as... Read >
Author: Sadhana08th August 2009
Are you a landlord planning to rent out or sell your property? It is compulsory that you have a HIP, in case you decide to rent out or sell your building or house. This is one of the first vital information pack requested for if you are a resident of Wale... Read >
Author: Sadhana08th August 2009
Do you intend to sell your property? If you are planning to put your property on sale, HIP packs are a compulsory document required. It conveys factual information about any property or house. It is useful to have your HIP handy even before you think of s... Read >
Author: Sadhana08th August 2009
Home information pack is known as HIP. It provides information about a property before they incur costs. If the landlords offer complete information about their property or house to be sold, they can save on the wastage of time later. A buyer will be fu... Read >
Author: Sadhana04th August 2009
EPC companies guide you on how to improve energy efficiency of your home. The EPC focuses on the amount of energy efficiency of any building be it your house or used for commercial purpose. An energy performance certificate is offered by an accredited Ene... Read >
Author: Kirthy Shetty04th August 2009
Should you be thinking of construct, sell or lease a commercial property, you may well need to begin arranging an Energy Performance Certificate. This piece tells you the basic details you need to know about EPCs, incorporating vital information like whet... Read >
Author: wsmith23rd July 2009
Landlords and house owners usually spend a sizeable amount of money on property. It is imperative on part of landlords to have an Energy Performance Certificate. An EPC holds significant amount of importance as it states the energy consumption of a house ... Read >
Author: Sadhana23rd July 2009
Having an Energy Performance Certificate is beneficial in many ways. It allows you to get the required information on the energy rating of a house. If you own a house or building premise and would like to know the energy efficiency of a house, you can get... Read >
Author: Sadhana23rd July 2009
If you own a building or own a property, you must have an Energy Performance Certificate. The certificate is essential as it reveals a building's efficiency. Buildings are responsible for almost 50 per cent of the UK's energy consumption and carbon emissi... Read >
Author: Sadhana23rd July 2009
If you are a landlord and are looking forward to rent out your property, it is advisable you get an EPC. You can get an EPC at a competitive price. From 1 October 2008, landlords have been placed under a legal obligation to provide prospective tenants wit... Read >
Author: Sadhana16th July 2009
Energy Performance Certificate offers a rating which graphically represents a grade of A to G on a scale, where A stands for the most efficient energy performance and G stands for the least efficient energy performance. This reflects the energy efficiency... Read >
Author: Sadhana16th July 2009
Energy performance certificate is essential as it reveals the energy efficiency of a building. It is said that Buildings are responsible for almost 50 per cent of the UK's energy consumption and carbon emissions. It also enables you to make more informed... Read >
Author: Sadhana16th July 2009
EPC service provider is sought by any landlord who wishes to have an EPC for his building, to understand his building’s or home’s energy efficiency level. This will help him when he decides to sell or rent out. Any prospective client will ask for an E... Read >
Author: Sadhana16th July 2009
Most imperative certificate to be considered when you decide to purchase, rent or build property is EPC.
Types of EPC based on different requirements:
• Residential EPC
• Commercial EPC
• Display EPC
• EPC for buy to let owners
... Read >
Author: Sadhana16th July 2009
Despite moving home being in the top three most stressful things to do, we all have to do it. Whether we’re renting or buying it’s like rain on a Bank Holiday weekend – inevitable! Thankfully, home removals can be made so much easier by using profes... Read >
Author: Laura room10th July 2009
Homes be it built, rented or sold will require an energy performance certificate. It is commonly known as EPC and it records how energy efficient is a property and is offered an A-G ratings. Based on these rating an energy efficiency of one building can e... Read >
Author: Kirthy Shetty09th July 2009
What is Conveyancing?
Conveyancing is very simply, the transfer of property from one entity to another; however, with today’s laws, there’s nothing simple about it. A rather complicated process, conveyancing requires the use of a solicitor or licen... Read >
Author: eddieb07th July 2009
Many professionals define renewable energy as something that happens naturally and widely. The sun is considered to be one of the finest sources of this type of energy amidst biomass, wind power and others. Many renewable power sources depend on nuclear w... Read >
Author: Gustavo Fuentes04th July 2009
If you are selling your home, you have to have a Home Information Pack (HIP). No ifs and buts. New legislation means you can’t now put your home on the market without having a completed HIP ready and waiting for your buyers. It’s the first thing they ... Read >
Author: Armand200030th June 2009
In simple terms, an Commercial Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) is a record of the actual and potential energy saving aspects of a particular property.It is intended to show a potential buyer or tenant how efficient the building is with regards to its... Read >
Author: Ronald Hansen18th June 2009
This article is a basic introduction to business energy certificates including what they are, who needs them and what happens if you don’t acquire one.
What are Business Energy Certificates?
Business energy certificates measure the energy usage ... Read >
Author: British Gas Business18th June 2009
An advantage of solid wood structures that log cabin owners are pleased to acknowledge, is the energy performance of a properly constructed log cabin.
The inherient ability of solid log walls to "store" heat helps to guarantee less fluctation in your... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer15th June 2009
Installing commercial windows is one of the best ways to make your commercial building look attractive. If the building is attractive then its windows should be eye-catching too. Windows makes commercial building more beautiful and stylish. Many companies... Read >
Author: sturat15th June 2009
Installing commercial windows is one of the best ways to make your commercial building look attractive. If the building is attractive then its windows should be eye-catching too. Windows makes commercial building more beautiful and stylish. Many companies... Read >
Author: sturat12th June 2009
Many people prefer to use an additive in its fuel tank that helps keep a better engine operation. When many people have discovered that regular gas and premium gas at the same time provide the same level of energy performance wise, they decided to go to r... Read >
Author: Manseo12th June 2009
If you are a buyer or a seller, then you can benefit by having home information packs. Home information packs (HIP) provide crucial information to a buyer and seller. This kind of information comes in handy at the initial procedure of the home buying proc... Read >
Author: Sadhana12th June 2009
Anyone who is buying or selling a house, will need an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC). This kind of certificate may also be required if you are constructing a new house and are looking forward to rent out the house. Basically, the certificate keeps ... Read >
Author: Sadhana12th June 2009
Landlords building insurance is a great way to protect your property against any kind of loss or theft to property. In case, the property or building was to catch fire and was witness to theft, this could provide as a protective mechanism. It is advisable... Read >
Author: Sadhana11th June 2009
Do you blame it on nature that heat tends to traverse from warmer regions to cooler regions? But, this will not save you from conserving heat and money in your pocket. However, if you shift your focus to the brick walls of your house, you may come up with... Read >
Author: William01st May 2009
SPOKANE, Washington -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded Advantage IQ, Inc., a subsidiary of Avista Corp. (NYSE:AVA), with a 2009 ENERGY STAR Sustained Excellence Award. The award recognizes Advantage IQ’s continued commitment t... Read >
Author: A. Hunter01st May 2009
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency this week notified five Washington-based businesses that they will receive 2009 ENERGY STAR awards at a ceremony on March 31 in Washington, D.C. The energy conservation efforts of Advantage IQ, Kennedy Associates, ... Read >
Author: A. Hunter10th April 2009
If you want to be a successful Domestic Energy Assessor or a
Home inspector, there are certain steps that you must follow. You
must attend a compulsory Continuous Professional Development
program or CPD in the beginning. It is even more necessary to... Read >
Author: Manuel Kupka05th April 2009
Ed Begley Jr., a movie and television actor whose credits include "A Mighty Wind" and "Batman Forever," used to get laughs for his so-called extreme eco-friendly practices, including riding a bike to gala events. Today, Begley, who embraced the green move... Read >
Author: Ron Roberts27th March 2009
You will have heard of the residential Energy Performance Certificates or EPCs that were instituted last year as part of the Home Information Pack legislation, but did you know that there is a Commercial Energy Performance Certificate that is currently be... Read >
Author: Paul Davis27th March 2009
You will have heard of the residential Energy Performance Certificates or EPCs that were instituted last year as part of the Home Information Pack legislation, but did you know that there is a Commercial Energy Performance Certificate that is currently be... Read >
Author: Paul Davis17th March 2009
In December last year the Government announced that from April 6 it will re-instigate the first day marketing provisions in the Home Information Pack (HIP) legislation. This effectively means that from April 2009 estate agents cannot market properties wit... Read >
Author: Lloyd Davies13th March 2009
Under the provisions of the Housing Act 2004 a Home Information Pack (HIP), is also known as a Seller's Pack. It should be provided before a property in England and Wales can be put on the open market for sale with vacant possession. The pack consists of ... Read >
Author: Sadhana13th March 2009
Energy Performance Certificates, also known as (EPC). An Energy Performance Certificate is needed for all homes which are built, rented or sold. If you are buying or selling a home, then it must have a certificate. This kind of certificate is also require... Read >
Author: Sadhana13th March 2009
An Energy Performance Certificate or EPC was always integral to official renting procedures. Providing an Energy Performance Certificate to his tenant has become compulsory for every landlord from October 2008, following the passing of the new property ac... Read >
Author: Manuel Kupka11th March 2009
Energy Performance Certificates – EPC’s – have become mandatory for all landlords. From 1st October 2008, it will be a legal requirement to provide all new tenants in England and Wales with an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC).
Energy Performa... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer09th March 2009
The City of Chicago has embarked on a bold building retrofit plan. The Residential Energy Retrofit Plan, the vehicle for the ambitious program, has set a goal of energy retrofitting approximately 400,000 homes as a part of the Chicago Climate Action Plan.... Read >
Author: K. Ruth03rd March 2009
Sell your home to a house buying company and you will not need a home information pack (HIP)
Private buyers of houses do not require a pack. This means you avoid the delay, hassle and cost of compiling a HIP.
For more info on the HIP regulations read on... Read >
Author: SearchPath02nd March 2009
In the city of Austin a new energy ordinance will require that homeowners have an energy efficiency audit done prior to selling their home. The audit report must be disclosed to the buyer of their home. Energy audit and disclosure will become a part of ... Read >
Author: Roselind Hejl16th February 2009
The UK has one of the oldest and least efficient building stocks in Europe, accounting for nearly half of the UK’s carbon emissions. If you overlay this statistic with the new Government target to reduce CO² emissions by 80% by 2050, it is clear that d... Read >
Author: Richard Nussey29th January 2009
It is in each individual’s interest to look at our own properties and assess their ENERGY PERFORMANCE to see if we ourselves are doing everything we possibly can to cut down on wasted energy from our homes and surroundings.
The climate in Scotland i... Read >
Author: epcseo329th January 2009
Here are some tips which may come in handy when preparing for the introduction of Energy Performance Certificates (EPC’s).
1. Ensure you are aware of any properties you have which will be subject to the new legislation. This will depend on the size a... Read >
Author: epcseo329th January 2009
Energy Performance Certificates have been devised to provide energy ratings for homes and businesses similar to the energy ratings provided on domestic appliances such as fridges and washing machines. They detail the cost of energy use in the home form he... Read >
Author: epcseo329th January 2009
The EU Directive on the Energy Performance of Buildings (EPBD) came into force in January 2003, creating, a common framework to promote the improvement of the energy performance of buildings across the EU. The directive provides opportunity to substantial... Read >
Author: epcseo329th January 2009
When we talk about the ENERGY PERFORMANCE of our homes it relates to how energy efficient the surroundings are which we live in. There are many ideas we can implement as individuals within our homes, some of them for a minimum cost, whilst bringing notabl... Read >
Author: epcseo329th January 2009
The requirements affecting Scotland for the provision of an Energy Performance Certificate when constructing a commercial building came into effect from 1st May 2007. The requirement for an Energy Performance Certificate when selling or leasing to prospec... Read >
Author: epcseo329th January 2009
There are many misconceptions that homeowners have about replacement windows that can keep them from choosing to replace their windows. The four misconceptions below touch on a few (but major) issues that are commonly brought up by people hesitant to repl... Read >
Author: Justin M Howe28th January 2009
There are many misconceptions that homeowners have about replacement windows that can keep them from choosing to replace their windows. The four misconceptions below touch on a few (but major) issues that are commonly brought up by people hesitant to repl... Read >
Author: Justin M Howe21st January 2009
Home information packs offer crucial information required by a buyer and seller. It becomes important at the very start of the home buying process. A Buyer gets a clearer picture of the house he’s going to buy, and can find out if it’s worth buying. T... Read >
Author: Kirthy Shetty18th January 2009
Energy efficiency
The National Landlords Association has highlighted the benefits of maintaining an efficient home, stating that it can make it more attractive to prospective tenants. Improving a house or flat can also add value to the property, as wel... Read >
Author: MarkeD16th January 2009
Sell your home to a house buyer and you will not need a home information pack (HIP). This means you avoid the delay, hassle and cost of compiling a HIP.
For more info on the HIP regulations read on.
What is a Home Information Pack?
• Since 14 Decembe... Read >
Author: SearchPath08th January 2009
Whether you have lived in rented accommodation for a long period of time or you are thinking about making the leap, there are a few golden rules that you should follow to make your time as a tenant a happy one.
For new tenants, even before signing the ... Read >
Author: Daniel Collins07th January 2009
The epc is an energy performance certificate which is required for all homes, when they are built, rented or sold. All home owners need certificate records which show how energy efficient a property is and which provides A-G ratings. These epcs are produc... Read >
Author: JhoanaCooper 30th December 2008
Pre-owned modular buildings have been recognised by the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister as being extremely environmentally friendly compared with an equivalent new manufactured building.
The reason for this is that the embodied energy required to man... Read >
Author: Mike19th December 2008
Buying a timber framed or complete timber property can cause a few problems in today’s financial climate despite the obvious ecological benefits of these types of properties particularly if you are looking for funds to assist with the purchase.
There... Read >
Author: Peter White13th December 2008
Before you rent out or sell a house, the first thing that is asked for in UK, is the Home information Pack also known as HIP. It involves a set of documents that provides the buyer with key information on the property and must be provided by the seller or... Read >
Author: Kirthy Shetty12th December 2008
The Energy Performance Certificate is essential by law when a building is constructed, sold or put up for rent. It is said that every home that is marketed for sale must have an EPC Energy Performance Certificate as part of a HIP (Home Information Pack), ... Read >
Author: Kirthy Shetty01st December 2008
From 2008 the UK will have a regulation governing business property. There will be a certificate required that rates the building dealing with energy management. This will have a hugh impact on the business community.
The UK in 2008 will see new re... Read >
Author: Mortgage Services30th November 2008
Buying and selling your home isn’t always as easy as everyone thinks it should be. Just when offers have been made and accepted, tentative removal dates discussed and everything seems to be going along fine, quite often something goes wrong. This can le... Read >
Author: michael challiner26th November 2008
Ok, many landlords are reading this and probably think I’m mad.
The credit markets are in turmoil. Banks are falling like nine pins. Getting a buy-to-let mortgage is about as easy as winning the pools. This means that as a landlord’s fixed term ... Read >
Author: Propertyhawk26th November 2008
Ok, many landlords are reading this and probably think I’m mad.
The credit markets are in turmoil. Banks are falling like nine pins. Getting a buy-to-let mortgage is about as easy as winning the pools. This means that as a landlord’s fixed term ... Read >
Author: Propertyhawk12th November 2008
EPCs stands for Energy Performance Certificates offers a rating of how energy efficient a building is, with a rating of A & G where 'A' is the most energy efficient and 'G' being the least, with the average up to now being 'D'. It gives the building a st... Read >
Author: Sadhana31st October 2008
Home Information Pack is popularly known as Seller’s pack. It is required by a landlord selling a property, which basically helps him market his property in front of a prospective buyer. Home information pack has to be there, before it is put on sale in... Read >
Author: Sadhana27th October 2008
It has been seen for long time that in comparison with men, women are very health conscious. They want to look slim or want to attain zero size, whether it is housewives or the other. And for looking slim they join any gym and yoga center. So, here Slim Q... Read >
Author: Alien21st October 2008
The HIP (Home Information Pack) was first introduced by the UK government in August 2007. It is now compulsory for any person in the UK selling their home to make a HIP available to potential buyers. There now follows an explanation of terms commonly as... Read >
Author: Rich Bendall15th October 2008
House is the prime need of every person. Everyone wants to make their house most beautiful in the world. Even people who live in a two room house want to decorate its house a look of palace. Even this small and beautiful house is everything for them. Wind... Read >
Author: raj06th October 2008
Landlords will need an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) Landlords who market an investment property for letting now risk a £200 fine from the Local Trading Standards Officer if they do not have a Energy Performance Certificate in place on the rental ... Read >
Author: Propertyhawk06th October 2008
Landlords will need an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) Landlords who market an investment property for letting now risk a £200 fine from the Local Trading Standards Officer if they do not have a Energy Performance Certificate in place on the rental ... Read >
Author: Propertyhawk30th September 2008
Home Information Pack is a series of information about a property which is available to your prospective buyer, when you have decided to sell your property. Infact, your property is placed on the open market. There are certain pre-requisite documents requ... Read >
Author: Sadhana30th September 2008
Your land lord property services offered online gives comprehensive coverage including a number of real estate services. Landlord property services include landlord insurance, landlords building insurance, landlord Contents Insurance, Energy Performance c... Read >
Author: Sadhana30th September 2008
If you are a home owner, and in future, conduct property lettings, you must have a valid Energy Performance Certificate when you plan to sell your home, or let your home. EPC for Landlords mirror the impact your property has on the environment. Better-ra... Read >
Author: Sadhana09th September 2008
New government legislation that will require hotels, pubs and restaurants to have an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) before they can be sold is already causing confusion, property experts have warned.
The law, set to come into force on October 1, ... Read >
Author: tugsearch09th September 2008
Most landlords see the relationship between tenant and landlord as pretty straight forward & passive. The landlord provides the tenant with four walls and sometimes a bed to sleep on. In return a tenant pays the landlord an agreed rent. Occasionally if la... Read >
Author: Propertyhawk09th September 2008
Most landlords see the relationship between tenant and landlord as pretty straight forward & passive. The landlord provides the tenant with four walls and sometimes a bed to sleep on. In return a tenant pays the landlord an agreed rent. Occasionally if la... Read >
Author: Propertyhawk08th September 2008
An explanation of terms commonly associated with buying and selling homes in the UK.
Bridging Loan – a bridging loan is a short term loan taken out to bridge the gap between buying a new home and selling an existing property. The loan bridges the ga... Read >
Author: Rich Bendall22nd August 2008
Home Information Packs were originally deemed by Government to be the solution to the common problem of gazumping.
HIPs were finally introduced last August in a bid to simplify the home-buying process.
One of the main aims of the HIP legislation i... Read >
Author: Bill Bailey21st August 2008
An Affordable Heat-Pump Water-Heater Retrofit
The engineers at AirGenerate (previously Beyond Pollution) appear to have done something remarkable: create an affordable, effective, heat-pump water heater that can be retrofit onto a conventional gas or ele... Read >
Author: sws19th August 2008
An Affordable Heat-Pump Water-Heater Retrofit
The engineers at AirGenerate (previously Beyond Pollution) appear to have done something remarkable: create an affordable, effective, heat-pump water heater that can be retrofit onto a conventional gas or ele... Read >
Author: sws13th August 2008
A peer-reviewed study in 2004 concluded that the best automatic dishwashers available at that time, when fully loaded use less electricity, water, and detergent than the average European washing up by hand. The dishwashers available today are even more ef... Read >
Author: braegheneffe24th July 2008
From October 2008 landlords offering property for rent will be required by law to provide prospective tenants with an Energy Performance Certificate for their property.
The certificates (‘EPCs’) will have to be provided free either when (or before)... Read >
Author: Karl Hopkins07th July 2008
There is a new breed of professionals who you will get to know about now when you start out to sell your home. They are called Domestic Energy Assessors and are out now in England and Wales performing a brand new service.
The role of the Domestic Energ... Read >
Author: Steve Evans06th July 2008
Do you feel like its time to change your career and work for yourself running your own business, maybe in the fast moving property sector? You have probably seen the adverts extolling the virtues of becoming a Home Inspector, Domestic Energy Assessor or ... Read >
Author: Bill Bailey04th July 2008
The Energy Performance Certificate or EPC is the efficiency appraisement of a property, or a building. The appraisement is represented graphically on a calibration from A to G, an A stands for the highest achievement, the most efficient property and G is... Read >
Author: Promila saini11th April 2008
The Home Information Pack and how it affects you, your solicitor and your estate agent...
From 14 December 2007, all properties marketed for sale in England and Wales will need a Home Information Pack. For the estate agent, the Home Information Pack pr... Read >
Author: Sam Hawking07th April 2008
It is now more than three months since the controversial home information packs (Hips) became mandatory for all homes being sold in Britain. For many, this was heralding an age of bureaucracy and extra red tape, a view taken by the likes of the Royal Inst... Read >
Author: Assetz UK07th March 2008
After false starts and last minute changes Home Information Packs for residential properties are finally with us.
Save for certain exceptions, all residential properties marketed for sale since 15th December 2007 require a Home Information Pack.
Sel... Read >
Author: Margaret Bradley02nd February 2008
In the UK an energy performance certificate will be required of any homeowner putting up her or his house for sale as of June 1st of this year. The regulations on homes already constructed differ from new homes, although each must undergo rigorous scrutin... Read >
Author: Christopher24th January 2008
As part of the newly regulated energy performance certificate required of all new and existing residential dwellings in England and Wales, every homeowner must submit a Home information pack to the UK government. The UK Housing Minister is the head of the... Read >
Author: Christopher14th January 2008
From April 2008 all commercial buildings of more than 1,000 sq m will need an energy performance certificate (EPC) whenever they are constructed, sold or let.
In this article Richard Hegarty discusses the implications of this new regulation which is par... Read >
Author: Graham Drage09th November 2007
According to the Housing Act 2004, property owners need to have a Home Information Pack (HIP) before they set out to market their property or home for sale. HIP consists of an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) and other important information that quick... Read >
Author: Manuel Kupka08th November 2007
An energy performance certificate, while spouting the theme of energy efficiency and clean air for all, is not welcomed by all of its United Kingdom population. Some view it as a costly Big Brother piece of legislation, although most of these haranguers s... Read >
Author: Christopher08th November 2007
For the protection of consumers and UK residents, the United Kingdom has instigated a system of certified energy assessor professionals to measure the efficiency of the energy use in each of its residences. The focus and the mission behind the legislation... Read >
Author: Christopher08th November 2007
The vast majority of vendors with a property to sell in the UK use an estate agent to market their property. Choosing an effective and good quality estate agent who can manage the buying & selling process on your behalf brings a huge range of benefits. ... Read >
Author: Paul Hockney07th November 2007
As natural gas and thus utility rates climb in the United States more and more homeowners and rental property owners are demanding energy efficiency of their home construction and appliances. The home energy inspection industry has become a booming indust... Read >
Author: Christopher27th September 2007
Every property should have an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC), which depicts the environmental impact of the building, that is, carbon dioxide emission. Actually, EPC shows the energy efficiency rating of a building. European Union Directive 2002/91/... Read >
Author: Manuel Kupka20th September 2007
There has been much confusion, fear and change regarding these packs Ministers have wrecked Hip scheme's foundations Estate agency may go private over Hips. There has been a U-turn Labour climb-down on Home Information Packs. There is fear the property i... Read >
Author: Mortgage Services24th August 2007
While buying a new home, homeowners desire their house to be perfect in every aspect while costing as little as feasible. Savings to an owner can also take place even after the home is purchased, by using energy-efficient components as the residence is be... Read >
Author: Allan20th August 2007
Home Information Pack (HIP), also referred to as the 'Seller's Pack', is a set of documents conveying information about any property owned by an individual in England and Wales.
This means that, if any owner intends to sell the property, then he/she h... Read >
Author: Manuel Kupka30th May 2007
It was announced on the 22nd of May that the government is putting back the implementation of the Home Information Packs (HIPs) and the Energy Performance Certifcates (EPCs) until the 1st of August. Even then, they will only be applicable to the sale of ... Read >
Author: Carlton Johnson24th May 2007
As natural gas and thus utility rates climb in the United States more and more homeowners and rental property owners are demanding energy efficiency of their home construction and appliances. The home energy inspection industry has become a booming indust... Read >
Author: Christopher24th May 2007
A UK energy inspector must take a series of lectures, workshops and hands-on training to pass the testing and earn the diploma as domestic energy assessor.
For those who have not had any practical training as an energy inspector, one of the course packa... Read >
Author: Christopher24th May 2007
As a UK-based domestic energy assessor you can get lots of assistance and training from the NHER. Part of this help is in the form of software related to your job of issuing Energy Performance Certificates.
The NHER service is online and helps you actu... Read >
Author: Christopher24th May 2007
Before they have even come into force on the first of June, the Government’s home information packs HIPs have been widely criticised by, well, pretty much everyone. Last week the Conservative party failed in an eleventh hour bid to block the introductio... Read >
Author: JamesQuinton21st May 2007
Energy courses are part of the residential and government way of life in the UK, as domestic energy assessment is a must for construction, sale or rental of residential dwellings.
One of the best energy courses to start your understanding of energy ef... Read >
Author: Christopher21st May 2007
In the UK a domestic energy assessor plays a very prominent role. Due to new national legislation, effective June 1st 2007 each home for sale in England and Wales will be required to get a federal Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) as part of its Home I... Read >
Author: Christopher21st May 2007
From June 1 2007, everyone involved in buying and selling a home will need to know about Home Information Packs (HIPs).
If you are buying a new home the pack will offer essential information about the property you wish to buy. If you are a seller you w... Read >
Author: JamesQuinton21st May 2007
A ‘green mortgage’ is a mortgage that is favorable to the environment. This means that lenders will plant a certain number of trees per loan; the idea being to offset its carbon footprint. They may also make a donation, on behalf of the borrower, to e... Read >
Author: JamesQuinton17th May 2007
There are two parts to qualifying as a domestic energy assessor in the UK. The first is assessment, the second is training. Both are provided by the NHER. Lets take a look at what is involved in the assessment of domestic energy assessor candidates.
Ca... Read >
Author: Christopher13th April 2007
From 1 June 2007, all home owners in England and Wales will need to prepare a Home Information Pack before putting their home up for sale.
The government has introduced this latest measure to enable purchasers to be more informed about a property as ea... Read >
Author: Ray Prince08th February 2007
What colour landlord are you? Many landlords and investors are starting to turn green. No this is not a new virus but a healthy symptom of starting to care about the environment.
The Government must do a lot more to help people investing in buy to let... Read >
Author: splatthefly
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