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EPCs - Transitional Arrangements

24/03/2008

EPCs - Transitional Arrangements

The Government have recently announced transitional arrangements for buildings already on the market at 6 April.


A summary is set out below but the full text can be read by clicking here to visit the website.


The Government announced on 13 March 2008 transitional arrangements for buildings already on the market at 6 April.

Any building which is on the market before then and remains on the market afterwards will need an Energy Performance Certificate by 1 October at the latest. If it is sold or rented out in the meantime, an EPC must be commissioned and then handed over as soon as reasonably practicable.

This is intended to make it easier for owners and landlords of large buildings to comply with the legislation. Similar provisions will apply for the introduction of EPCs on buildings over 2,500 m2 in July, expiring also on 1 October 2008.

This responds to industry’s expectations and is intended to ensure a smooth introduction on 6 April.