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Energy certificate – mandatory |
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With all the fuss about energy certificates in HIPs, little attention has
been given to the fact that energy certificates will soon become
mandatory on all commercial property sales and lettings. From 6 April
2008, energy certificates will be required on the construction of all nondwellings,
and on the sale or letting of any non-dwelling that has a ‘total
useful floor area’ of more than 500 sq m. From 1 October 2008, this will
apply to all such properties (ie even if less than 500sq m).
Note that this provision will apply whenever a building is sold or let
(irrespective of the length of the lease). The seller or L must provide any
prospective buyer or T with a valid energy certificate. Note that a
certificate is valid for ten years, so it will not be necessary to produce a
new certificate every time a non-dwelling is sold or let within that ten-year
period. Source: TLT Solicitors. © Practical Lawyer
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September 2007 |
