Commercial
Our role is to provide a solution tailored to the property or properties you own or manage. We will advise on how the legislation affects you, establish what you need to be 100% compliant with the law, and deliver the services to suit, with the minimum of fuss or delay.
Since the beginning of 2009, any property requires an Energy Performance Certificate as soon as it is marketed for sale, let or lease assignment. The Certificate should be in place at the beginning of the process, not when a buyer or tenant is found.This report is then valid for up to 10 years, although if improvements are made it can be worthwhile to get the report updated, as your rating may improve.The Certificate is an indicator of how efficiently energy is used within the building, both in terms of cost and CO2 emissions.
Failure to comply with these regulations is against the law, and penalties can range from £500 to £5,000, or even as much as 12.5% of the rateable value of the building. If you are found to be non-compliant, you can be fined and instructed to stop marketing the property until you have an EPC.
An advisory report is also provided, suggesting where improvements can be made to reduce the cost of heating or conditioning that space, increase the efficiency of your heat and air conditioning systems, and reduce your impact on the environment.
The inspection required in order to provide the EPC is very detailed and the time taken to complete the survey and produce a report can vary from a day for a small retail unit to several days for large premises.The report includes:
- Analysis of building design
- Detailed building plans
- Analysis of building fabric and what building is used for
- Analysis of Lighting, Heating and Air Conditioning Systems
- Analysis of building structure and calculation of insulation measures in place
- Reports and graphs - diagnostics
The time to think about Energy Efficiency is now. Not only will you become compliant with the new legislation affecting commercial buildings, but you could save a lot of money by improving the efficiency of your estate. Energy efficiency may become a ratable or incentives issue in the future, so speak to us about how we can make your energy improvement strategy a reality.
Tudor Edward is well-placed to help you be compliant with the new laws, and plan how to accurately and efficiently manage your commercial property, whether you run a small retail unit, a chain of factory units or large complex office blocks.
Our assessors are fully qualified, accredited and insured professionals who will carry out all the necessary checks with the minimum of delay. Our coverage is nationwide. Our established relationships with agents, solicitors and investors testify to our professional attitude and understanding of the commercial world.
We also have a network of experts to provide the best possible service. From CAD design to Building Surveyors, we harness every element of expertise required to provide the best possible solution to your needs.
For more information on how the new legislation might affect you, whether a landlord, agent or portfolio manager, or how we may be able to help you or your clients manage property and compliance, call Tudor Edward.
