HOME INFORMATION PACKS SUSPENDED – ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATES REMAIN IN FORCE The new coalition Government has announced the suspension of Home Information Packs with immediate effect from 21 May 2010. However, The Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) will be retained. Sellers will still be required to commission, but do not need to have received an EPC before marketing their property. However, the EPC must be present within 28 days of the property being placed on the market. Call us today on 01474 364878 to order your EPC. Article submitted at: 20/07/2010 09:53:36

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COMMERCIAL ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATES From October 2008 all commercial properties going on the market for sale or rent need a Commercial Energy Performance Certificate (EPC). Prices do vary depending on the type of commercial property to be surveyed and calculated. Please be aware that Trading Standards are now policing agents in the North Kent area to ascertain that they have Commercial EPCs in place for the properties they are marketing. Therefore to avoid being issued with any fines please contact us today to discuss your requirements for a Commercial EPC. Article submitted at: 20/07/2010 09:56:09

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RESIDENTIAL INVENTORIES FROM LICENSED HOME INSPECTORS LTD Licensed Home Inspectors’ services now include a Residential Inventory preparation service for private landlords and letting agents. Prices start from £60 per property for preparation and £60 per property for a check out report. Please contact us for a detailed quotation. Article submitted at: 20/07/2010 09:57:11

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ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATES FOR TO LET PROPERTIES As of 1st October 2008 all properties being marketing for rental are required to have an EPC in place for prospective tenants to view. EPCs for rental properties do not expire for 10 years so call us today to arrange the EPC for your investment property or for your landlord. Article submitted at: 20/07/2010 09:57:47

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