Whats in a home information pack

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Home information packs for buyers

1. what do i need to do
2. what questions i need to ask
3. know your rights
4. how much will it cost
5. how do i get one
6. FAQ

Home information packs for sellers

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5. how do i get one
6. FAQ

Energy certificates

1. About
2. Benefits
3. What it means
4. FAQ

Energy Performance Certificate Frequently asked questions

What happens to Energy Performance Certificates once they're complete?

All domestic Energy Performance Certificates are lodged in a central database. Energy Assessors (through their Accreditation Schemes) lodge them as they produce them, and each is given a unique reference number. Access to the database is restricted, so only those who have the unique reference number can access the certificate for a particular property.

What different methods of calculation are used for homes and for other buildings?

All the methodologies used to produce Energy Performance Certificates consider factors such as the size, age, location of a building, and how it's heated, lit and insulated.

• For domestic homes, the method used is called Reduced Data Standard Assessment Procedure.
• For commercial properties, the method is called Simplified Building Energy Model.
• For operational ratings for display certificates, a new methodology is being developed. More details will be available on this from Communities and Local Government soon.

How can I get an Energy Performance Certificate?

An Energy Performance Certificate can be commissioned as a standalone document or, more commonly, as part of a Home Information Pack.

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