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How much is enough? – IPE.com (registration)

18. July 2011

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How much is enough?

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LowC shows it’s the BEST – Peterborough Today

18. July 2011

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LowC shows it's the BEST Peterborough Today The BEST House project has grabbed a lot of attention due to its exemplar energy performance. “Earlier this year, we called in ZED, an independent energy auditor, and they gave the building an energy performance certificate rating of A - with a score ..

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Abortive home moves and the quality of your conveyancer – Trethowans

18. July 2011

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Abortive home moves and the quality of your conveyancer Trethowans Sellers are now able to test the market without having to pay any upfront costs, bar an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) which says how energy efficient a house is, and is available for around £40". But with 'cheap conveyancing' littering the ..

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Mandatory Emission Regulations For Ocean Freight And Passenger Vessels Agreed – The Handy Shipping Guide

16. July 2011

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Mandatory Emission Regulations For Ocean Freight And Passenger Vessels Agreed – The Handy Shipping Guide

The Handy Shipping Guide Mandatory Emission Regulations For Ocean Freight And Passenger Vessels Agreed The Handy Shipping Guide Other amendments to Annex VI add new definitions and the requirements for survey and certification, including the format for the International Energy Efficiency Certificate . The good news for ship builders of all nations is the amount of freedom they ... and more

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Heavy plant wipes out contractor’s sustainability gains – The Construction Index

15. July 2011

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Heavy plant wipes out contractor’s sustainability gains – The Construction Index

The Construction Index Heavy plant wipes out contractor's sustainability gains The Construction Index “Cutting down on waste, improving energy performance and being efficient in how we carry out our work has major benefits to the bottom line. For example, reducing waste to landfill resulted in £2.3m being saved last year and helped us reduce non-value ... and more

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Online House Hunter: Don’t move, rent – The Independent (blog)

15. July 2011

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Online House Hunter: Don’t move, rent – The Independent (blog)

The Independent (blog) Online House Hunter: Don't move, rent The Independent (blog) Sellers now being able to test the market without having to pay any upfront costs – bar the Energy Performance Certificate . Speculating homeowners can test the market with over optimistic valuations. But also on the list is the seller deciding to let ...

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The great house price stand-off: accidental landlords beware – Telegraph.co.uk (blog)

15. July 2011

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The great house price stand-off: accidental landlords beware – Telegraph.co.uk (blog)

HIP-Consultant.co.uk (blog) The great house price stand-off: accidental landlords beware Telegraph.co.uk (blog) “They need documents from their mortgage company to prove they have consent to rent the property, an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) and other certificates, such as electrical and gas safety certificates to ensure the property is safe and hazard ... How to rent your way up the property ladder The Independent all 3 news articles

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Lewis Silkin LLP | Do Academies need to comply with the EPB Regulations? – Linex Legal (press release) (registration)

15. July 2011

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Lewis Silkin LLP | Do Academies need to comply with the EPB Regulations? Linex Legal (press release) (registration) Since 1 October 2008, occupiers of certain buildings have been required to show a Display Energy Certificate (DEC) in a prominent place (regulation 16, Energy Performance of Buildings Regulations 2007 (“EPB”)). The aims of this requirement are to ..

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10 ways to make your office outstanding (in BREEAM’s eyes, at least) – Building.co.uk

14. July 2011

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10 ways to make your office outstanding (in BREEAM's eyes, at least) Building.co.uk “You need to get an EPC ( energy performance certificate ) “A” rating,” says Runicles. “Energy forms the biggest and hardest part of BREEAM “outstanding”. That doesn't mean you can cruise through all the other aspects of BREEAM, you still need to think ..

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Kevin Cox: Landlords must now be aware of energy saving regulations – Bristol24-7

13. July 2011

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Kevin Cox: Landlords must now be aware of energy saving regulations Bristol24-7 ... ones of those fortunate landlords who has had a long-standing tenant, or even someone who has never rented out your property before, you need to be aware that all rented property in the UK now has to have an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC). ..

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