Menu
26/03/2009
EPC Alert On 'For Sale' Properties
Anyone selling their house in NI without the required energy performance document may soon be facing a stiff fine.
It has just been revealed that householders marketing their home without an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) when government officials undertake visits next week will face fines of up to £1,000.
The Department of Finance and Personnel (DFP) will be carrying out a series of spot checks at properties being marketed for sale or rent in a bid to see if an EPC is in place.
EPCs, which rates energy efficient on a scale of A to G, became a legal requirement for all residential properties for sale or rent last year.
However, this announcement is the first clear sign from the DFP of enforcing the legislation and penalising those householders or landlords who don't have an EPC.
Local estate agents have already received a letter from the department spelling out its intention to impose penalties on those who don't comply with the requirements.
"We intend undertaking follow-up visiting during the coming weeks," said the letter adding the department was of the view "sufficient time has elapsed since the introduction of the regulations".
(BMcC/JM)
It has just been revealed that householders marketing their home without an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) when government officials undertake visits next week will face fines of up to £1,000.
The Department of Finance and Personnel (DFP) will be carrying out a series of spot checks at properties being marketed for sale or rent in a bid to see if an EPC is in place.
EPCs, which rates energy efficient on a scale of A to G, became a legal requirement for all residential properties for sale or rent last year.
However, this announcement is the first clear sign from the DFP of enforcing the legislation and penalising those householders or landlords who don't have an EPC.
Local estate agents have already received a letter from the department spelling out its intention to impose penalties on those who don't comply with the requirements.
"We intend undertaking follow-up visiting during the coming weeks," said the letter adding the department was of the view "sufficient time has elapsed since the introduction of the regulations".
(BMcC/JM)
Related Northern Ireland News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
05 August 2009
Doubts Over EPC Inspectors
Those responsible for providing an energy efficiency certificate to people putting their homes up for sale may not all be fully qualified. It has emerged that some businesses supplying Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) may not have the correct qualifications to provide valid certificates.
Doubts Over EPC Inspectors
Those responsible for providing an energy efficiency certificate to people putting their homes up for sale may not all be fully qualified. It has emerged that some businesses supplying Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) may not have the correct qualifications to provide valid certificates.
05 December 2012
DSD To Take Direct Control To Develop Bangor's Queen's Parade Area
Social Development Minister Nelson McCausland has announced his Department's intention to take direct control of plans to develop Bangor's Queen's Parade Area. The move will see the Department for Social Development (DSD) purchase the land portfolio owned by Karl Greenfarm Properties Limited.
DSD To Take Direct Control To Develop Bangor's Queen's Parade Area
Social Development Minister Nelson McCausland has announced his Department's intention to take direct control of plans to develop Bangor's Queen's Parade Area. The move will see the Department for Social Development (DSD) purchase the land portfolio owned by Karl Greenfarm Properties Limited.
28 August 2012
Substation Vandals Leave 6,000 Properties Without Electricity
Northern Ireland Electricity (NIE), the network company, has strongly condemned the deliberate interference with electricity equipment in the Ballysillan area on Sunday and Monday nights. Vandals broke into the substation after 11pm on Sunday night, interfering with equipment and leaving over 6,000 properties without power.
Substation Vandals Leave 6,000 Properties Without Electricity
Northern Ireland Electricity (NIE), the network company, has strongly condemned the deliberate interference with electricity equipment in the Ballysillan area on Sunday and Monday nights. Vandals broke into the substation after 11pm on Sunday night, interfering with equipment and leaving over 6,000 properties without power.
30 April 2010
Belfast Lettings Market Grows
Northern Ireland's boom-bust property market has sparked a major shake-up in Belfast's private rented sector. This has produced a generation of 'reluctant landlords' but better-quality accommodation for a growing number of renters, according to a new research report.
Belfast Lettings Market Grows
Northern Ireland's boom-bust property market has sparked a major shake-up in Belfast's private rented sector. This has produced a generation of 'reluctant landlords' but better-quality accommodation for a growing number of renters, according to a new research report.
04 January 2006
Rent increase planned by Housing Executive
The Department for Social Development has today announced that all Housing Executive rents are to be increased by 2.7% between 2006 – 07. This is to be applied to all Housing Executive properties in Northern Ireland beginning April 2006, and is expected to add around £1.23 to the weekly rent, with an average annual total of £46.81, excluding rates.
Rent increase planned by Housing Executive
The Department for Social Development has today announced that all Housing Executive rents are to be increased by 2.7% between 2006 – 07. This is to be applied to all Housing Executive properties in Northern Ireland beginning April 2006, and is expected to add around £1.23 to the weekly rent, with an average annual total of £46.81, excluding rates.
-
Northern Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:Another cloudy and mild night with the odd spot of light drizzle. More widespread outbreaks of rain will spread southeast into western parts of Tyrone, Fermanagh and Derry late in the night. Minimum temperature 8 °C.
