EPC Glasgow

Christmas is nearly here!!

Certificates 4 Landlords will be working through the festive season. Please note, for landlord portfolios we can offer package deals for Energy Performance Certificates, legionella risk assessments, EICR and PAT testing. making us a 'one stop' shop for your certificates.

EPC Glasgow

Certificates4landlords are here to here to take the pain out of Government legislation for the small independent landlord. Legislation is constantly changing. It is now a legal requirement to have an up to date Energy Performance Certificate. EPC for short. This is recorded on the Energy Saving Trust Website and will remain current for ten years providing no energy saving upgraded measures have taken place over this period.
legionella risk Assessments are also a requirement for landlords. To show duty of care to your tenants, a responsible person must check for any risk of the potentially deadly virus. At Cerficates4landlords we can take care of those Certificates for you. We are also qualified to carry out EICR and PAT testing. Contact us for more details. Portfolio package deals are available. We cover Glasgow, Edinburgh, Ayrshire.

EPC Kilmarnock

Operating as a Landlord can be a nightmare. With all the new legislation which has been put in place over the last few years, keeping ontop of your certification can be a tricky task.
Certificates4landords are here to help!
It is now law that all properties being marketed for rental purposes must have a current EPC (Energy Performance Certificate) in place. We have a team of surveyors which cover Glasgow and Ayrshire, including Kilmarnock.
Not only do we offer EPC Certificates, we are a one stop shop covering EICR certs, PAT Testing, Gas Safety, Legionella Risk Assessments. All of which as a Landlord you need!
Our fully qualified Electricians are also here to fit smoke alarms, heat sensors and any other electrical services you may require.

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Regulations for Landlords

Certificates for landlords cover all the legally required certificates required by the Scottish Government.

One important document is the Legionnaires Disease, Health and Safety legislation.
Landlords are required to ensure their rental properties have undergone a legionella safety check. This must be carried out by a competent person who will supply a completed report of the assessment.
This will also flag up any potential risks with the boiler and any stored water.

EPC Glasgow

This is an important statement we received from one of our EPC lodging partners regarding he status of Energy Performance certificates after the Referendum of last week.

Elmhurst would like to confirm that as it stands no changes have been made to legislation and therefore the requirement for Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs), Display Energy Certificates (DECs) and Air Conditioning Certificates (ACI) all remain unchanged and anyone who fails to comply with the legislation is likely to face fines and penalties.

In a press statement we have stated that:

Elmhurst Energy believes that the EU has been good for energy efficiency, but it is obvious that issues of the economy and immigration had a greater impact on the outcome and we urge MPs not to ‘throw the baby out with the bath water’ and instead give careful consideration to the benefits that have been gained from the Energy Performance of Buildings Regulations before making any changes.
In December 2015 the United Kingdom (UK) signed the international Paris Treaty with the United Nations (UN), which committed it to demanding a long-term reduction in carbon emissions. As approximately 30% of carbon emissions in the UK come from the buildings we occupy, this is an area that deserves close scrutiny, careful measurement and a long-term government strategy to facilitate improvement and the subsequent social benefits in health and welfare that come from taking people out of fuel poverty.
Energy rating is not an invention of Europe and has been used to assess UK building stock for many years, and will continue with or without Europe. The Standard Assessment Procedure (SAP), the reduced version (RdSAP) and Simplified Building Energy Model (SBEM) were invented in the UK for UK buildings and climate conditions.
The Government will still need policies and tools to enable the UK to use less energy and save people money. Consumers now expect information on everything they buy and buildings are no different. That demand will remain.

Whatever happens next you can be sure that Elmhurst Energy will be lobbying the decision makers to ensure the good work Elmhurst Members do, is understood, and that the value of Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) is fully appreciated.

EPC Glasgow

****Announcement****

Certificates4landlords will shortly be able to offer Gas safety Certificates as part of our Landlord friendly package.

We are currently recruiting Gas engineers who will be able to issue your compliance certificate and also service and maintain your heating system.
Please keep checking our future blogs for summer offers on all certificates.

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If your thinking of renting your property, here's a list of the documents you will be required to have.

 

Landlord Certificate Checklist

1.       EPC (Energy Performance Certificate).

 Must be renewed every 10 years or if there have been any changes made to the property, ie, new boiler, insulation measures etc)

2.       Legionella Risk Assessment.

 If the property has a mains fed boiler ie: Combi and no water storage tanks, this certificate should be updated every 2 years.  For Properties which have cold water and Hot water storage this certificate should be updated every year.

3.       EICR Certificate (Electrical Installation Condition report) this report must be carried out every five years or at the change of each tenancy.

4.       PAT (portable appliance testing) this should be carried out annually.

5.       Gas safety certificate. This needs to be carried out annually.

Legislation is constantly changing. Please keep your certificates up to date.

EPC Glasgow

Thinking of renting out your property?

First time landlord?

Do you have an EPC, Legionella Risk Assessment, EICR, PAT Test in place?

These are some of the certificates you need as a Landlord. Don't worry, we can help you.

To keep you on the right side of the law, protecting you and your Tenants contact Certificates4landlords for package deals and special discounts.

EPC Glasgow

****Summer Offers*****

The Government are looking to fine landlords who do not have an EPC on their property.
Don't get caught!
We offer landlords special rates for portfolios. Or why not take advantage of our package price for an EPC and Legionella risk assessment. Our assessors work to a 24 hour turn-around so you wont be kept waiting.
Great rates with great service!
Check out our website for more details.

Energy Performance certificates Irvine

What a glorious day!
I am lucky enough to be carrying out EPC's and Legionella risk assessments in sunny Troon today.
Cant think of a better place to be. Thanks again to the support of a local Landlord group.

EPC Kilmarnock

If your a Landlord renting your property in Ayrshire, make sure you have all the appropriate documentation.
We can help you through the whole process. EPC certificates, Legionella risk assessments, are only part of what we do.
Call us for more information. Details are on our website.

EPC Irvine

Please be aware of online companies offering you EPC, Legionella risk assessment at knock down prices. These operate on a call centre basis, taking your money before you have a surveyor call at your property. We are finding more and more of these companies use freelance surveyors to carry out the work. Unfortunately the surveyors never get paid by these companies.

Certificates for landlords are a local company covering, Glasgow, Renfrewshire, Irvine, Saltcoats, Kilwinning, Irvine etc. We never take deposits over the telephone or online and only charge when the work has been completed.

Thanks for reading.

EPC Glasgow

Hope your all enjoying the bank holiday weekend. Shame about the weather!
Certificates4landlords will be working through the holidays. Rain hail or shine we promise a 24 hour turn around. EPC certificates, EICR testing, legionella risk assessments are all part of what we do. Please don't be fooled by call centre sites, we are a professional local company who offer the service you would expect.

EPC Ayrshire

Struggling to find a qualified surveyor to carry out an EPC on your property?
We can help. Surveyors covering all postcodes within Ayrshire, Glasgow and Renfrewshire. If your renting your property out don't forget you will need an EICR Certificate, hardwired smoke alarm, heat sensor and an up to date Gas safety Certificate if applicable. Check out our website for more details.

Energy Performance Certificates Glasgow, Ayrshire, Renfrewshire

Needing an EPC, Legionella risk assessment? Landlord portfolio special discounts available.
We cover Glasgow, Ayrshire, Renfrewshire.
Electrical EICR certificates, PAT testing, remedial electrical work carried out at rates which wont break the bank.

Contact us now for offers and availability.

EPCs Glasgow

Calling all Landlords in Glasgow, Ayrshire, Renfrewshire
It is now a legal requirement for rental properties to have an upto date EPC registered.
Hardwired smoke alarms, heat sensors and a EICR (Electric Inspection Condition Report) are all required by law.
A responsible landlord should also have a Legionella risk assessment carried out.
We can help.
Special rates available now for an EPC and Legionella risk assessment.

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Needing help with your buy to let property?
We offer a one stop shop for all landlords. EPC's, Legionella risk assessments, PAT testing, Gas safe certificates.
let us take the pain away!
Be safe, be legal. Get your certificates now!

We have just finished a batch of EPCs, legionella risk assessments and Electrical compliance checks (PAT testing) for a large Housing Association in Glasgow.
To keep their tenants safe and comply with legislation we offered a complete service saving the association time, money and hassle contacting different contractors.
Another happy client!!

Energy Performance Certificate

The EU Directive on the Energy Performance of Buildings came into effect progressively from 2007 and is an important part of government strategies for tackling climate change. The principle underlying the Directive is to make energy use in buildings transparent by the issuing of a certificate showing the energy rating of a property, accompanied by recommendations on how to improve efficiency. This energy performance certificate (EPC) must be provided whenever a property is constructed, rented out or sold. The EPC shows the energy efficiency rating (relating to running costs) of a dwelling. The rating is shown on an A–G rating scale similar to those used for refrigerators and other electrical appliances.

When the construction of a new building is completed, the builder or person responsible for the construction is responsible for obtaining the certificate and providing it to the owner. This is a duty under Building Regulations. This will also apply if a building is converted into fewer or more units and there are changes to the heating, hot water provision or air conditioning/ ventilation services.
Domestic properties require an EPC on construction and some commercial buildings will require an EPC on construction or conversion.

What does an assessment include?

An assessment will include; the name and competencies of the person responsible for the assessment and of the person managing the system, a description of the system, identify potential risks, identify any means of preventing the risk or recommendations to control risks, suggestions for monitoring results, checks and frequency of testing.http.www.certificates4landlords.com

Landlords and Legionella

As a Landlord you have a responsibility to understand and minimise the risks from Legionella in your properties. This means complying the relevant section (in chapter 3) of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974. The Health and Safety Executive clearly states that if you are ‘someone in control of premises, including landlords, you must understand the health risks associated with legionella.’

The Approved Code of Practice: Legionnaires’ disease: The control of Legionella bacteria in water systems (L8) contains guidance on how to manage and control the risks in your system and can be found on the HSE website.

Landlords have a legal responsibility to ensure a risk assessment of the property is carried out by a competent person who has knowledge of Legionella and water systems and is up to date with the latest legislative changes. Following the findings of the report it is the Landlord’s responsibility to manage any risks, prevent or control any risks, keep and maintain correct records and carry out any other associated duties. It is the Landlord’s responsibility to know what to do to comply with the law and to take suitable precautions.EPC, legionella documents for LandlordsEpc

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What are EPCs?

Much like the multi-coloured sticker on new appliances, EPCs tell you how energy efficient a building is and give it a rating from A (very efficient) to G (inefficient). EPCs let the person who will use the building know how costly it will be to heat and light, and what its carbon dioxide emissions are likely to be.

The EPC will also state what the energy-efficiency rating could be if improvements are made, and highlights cost-effective ways to achieve a better rating. Even if you rent your home, some improvements noted on the EPC may be worth implementing, such as switching to more energy-efficient light bulbs.

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