CPEA News

How an epc from CEAUK Can Help Save You Money

2011-08-30T16:35:00.000+01:00

Before we deal with that just a quick note about our last newsletter. It really came as no surprise when the proposed introduction of the legislation that we talked about was delayed - it now seems that it will be October when responsibility for having an energy performance certificate for a commercial building sale or letting will also become the agents responsibility. So those commercial agents who are aware are currently contacting us to ensure there is no room for litigation – and as a commercial agent you can protect yourself by contacting us sooner rather than later.

But today we are looking at the benefits of the epc to the landlord and the tenant which many people seem to have overlooked. We all know that an epc has to be produced as part of the sale or rental process for a commercial property. The energy performance certificate alone shows how efficient the building is in terms of its use of energy and what many people don’t realise is that the report comes in two parts.

The certificate itself shows graphically on a scale of A+ to G just how efficient the building is at the time of the survey, and this is relatively useful as it can be used as a benchmark. A+ being the most energy efficient whereas a G rating is the worst, therefore anything from an A to a G rating can be improved upon and savings could be made.

However the part of the report that shows how and where you can save money comes in the second part of the report which very few people seem to appreciate.

The recommendations report is probably the more important part as this identifies where savings can be made in terms of energy usage, and this in turn usually results in a financial saving. Something as simple as changing your fluorescent tubes to more energy efficient fluorescent tubes can result in the building being more energy efficient and therefore produce a cost saving. If you are using tungsten filament lighting then change to compact fluorescent and you will see a saving, in recent years the performance of these systems has greatly improved.

It is amazing the number of commercial properties with central heating with one central control. If there were thermostats fitted to each of the radiators then the system would be more energy efficient.

At the other extreme, in terms of the initial installation cost, the fitting of PV (solar) panels to the roof provide savings, and in some circumstances CHP, ground or air source pumps all provide energy savings and with the increasing cost of energy then the more economically and energy efficient minded landlords are all considering these alternatives.

Here at CEAUK we can help set your benchmark against which the improvements you make can be assessed and the financial benefits appreciated. The recommendations report we produce for your commercial property is unique to that property and if acted upon improvements can be made in your energy usage.

If you would like more information on how we can help then contact us and we will see what we can do to help you use less energy and become more efficient. Telephone 0870 770 8747

EPC Update

2011-06-16T17:41:00.001+01:00

It is amazing how quickly the year seems to pass by, soon July 1st will be upon us and the most recent legislation regarding commercial property epc’s is set to be enforced.

Until now many sales and leases of commercial property have avoided commissioning an epc until contract exchange because of the perceived high costs and the apparent lack of enforcement.

When commercial epc’s were introduced there was a period of grace – 28 days from the point of marketing a commercial property were allowed to elapse before you were legally required to provide an epc.

July 1st will see that period of grace reduced to just 7 days and with a further twist not only will the owner / landlord now be responsible for ensuring that the property is marketed with a valid epc but the agent will now also find themselves liable to being penalised with what is termed “a substantial fine”. In an attempt to clampdown on commercial properties being marketed without a valid epc Trading Standard Officers will have increased powers to ask for the paperwork and any party not complying will also be liable to a substantial financial penalty.

We understand that the perceived costs of producing an epc can be high – but usually only when you use the services of a third party. By coming direct to a specialist company such as CEAUK it is the most cost effective way to comply with the legislation.

Here at CEAUK we simply produce epc’s, undertake air conditioning inspections and DEC’s – this is what we do and we are particularly good at it.

Many of our clients are surprised as to how inexpensive it is to comply with current epc legislation and this is what sets CEAUK apart from other companies.

So make certain that you comply and contact CEAUK on 08707 708 747.

By way of a salutary tale I parked on yellow lines the other day rather than put the car in the car park – cost to me for parking for 15 minutes was £25 courtesy of the traffic warden (and if I hadn't paid within 28 days the fine would have doubled).

Is it worth taking the chance because by not commissioning an epc you could be looking at fines that are considerably more than my errant parking – if like me you really hate being fined then telephone us today, we won’t sort out your parking but we will ensure that your commercial property is compliant with epc legislation.

CHP - Handy Tool to see if it works for you

2011-06-07T13:48:00.000+01:00

Over the last couple of weeks we have undertaken a number of epc’s on some pretty substantial buildings and having gone through the reports with the respective owners we are being asked about the true value of installing a CHP system– for those not familiar with the jargon it stands for Combined Heat and Power.

Basically a CHP system generates electricity on site and uses the heat generated in the process to reduce overall fuel consumption and therefore fuel costs.

The true value of installing such a system though depends on a number of factors not least of which is the cost of installing such a system. The benefits then would be that you could see a reduction in your energy usage costs, a reduction in CO2 emissions and the systems can be highly efficient.

There are a number of systems available but they aren’t suitable for all properties and indeed even with the present level of utility prices it may still not be economically feasible and therein has lain the problem – how best to advise our clients and to be fair, anyone else who is interested in this relatively new technology.

The government though has come to the rescue and produced an interactive assessment as to the suitability for your particular property. Like all helpful advice from the government though it does come with a warning that its “an innovative tool that allows anyone with an interest in developing CHP to get a first impression of the suitability of this energy efficient technology for their organisation.”

Basically by clicking the link below (or cut and paste it into your browser) it will take you to the web site, alternatively seek it out yourself from the DECC website – but this link works just as well. You can register and you will get a couple of more features but we used it to test a couple of buildings without registering and it worked equally well. However there is a disclaimer on the initial page that should be noted and like the DECC we accept no responsibility for the accuracy or reliability nor do we accept any loss or liability arising from the interpretation of the reports produced.

Having got that out of the way I have to say we found it really quite useful and you don’t need reams of paperwork to try the system. If you haven’t got your own energy consumption data to hand the programme will make assumptions – for more accurate results you will need to know your electricity consumption and costs going back two or three years. Once this data has been entered there are a few other boxes to complete and then your results appear. It really is that simple.

http://chp.decc.gov.uk/CHPAssessment/(S(m5oc10vkr3zytr1040bg0ehn))/General/Start.aspx

CEAUK - Leading the way in Energy Assessments

2011-05-03T09:35:00.000+01:00

CEAUK have been busy. The company best known for providing energy performance certificates for commercial buildings that are for sale or lease have now expanded their services to include air conditioning inspections and the provision of DEC's (display energy certificates).

Since 2008 it has been a legal requirement that any commercial building that is for sale or lease must have an energy performance certificate “ there are exceptions to this general rule but in the main if you are selling or seeking a tenant then a commercial property energy certificate is required. Here at CEAUK we have been providing these since their inception with all our surveyors qualified to level 4 which allows them to undertake these assessments on all but the most complex commercial buildings.

Recently though the demand for DEC's and air conditioning inspections has resulted in an increase in demand for our services which we are pleased to be able to supply.

A spokesperson at CEAUK said ”As the legislation has been in place for sometime it is good to see that the take up by responsible landlords and commercial agents is increasing and it is this demand that has encouraged us to invest in the provision of air conditioning inspections and the provision of DEC's." He added "This is our commitment to the future of energy saving, if we can help commercial property owners and their tenants save money in these economic austere times by using less fuel for heating and lighting then everyone benefits"

Asked about the additional services that CEAUK now provide they went on to say "It seemed that as we were being asked to provide inspections for air conditioning units and supply DEC's to commercial properties then it was a natural organic growth area for our company to move into"

Based in Chester in the North West and covering the North West and Midlands for the supply of energy performance certificates, DEC's and air conditioning inspections. Telephone 0870 7708747 for further information.

The Need for CPEA and CEA

2011-01-25T17:15:00.000Z

The need for commercial property energy assessments has once again been brought into sharp focus with rising energy costs that have been creeping in over the last few months.

It can hardly have escaped your notice that filling up at the petrol station is now more costly than ever - and these costs are just the start of increased energy costs that are effecting everyone, even if you don't drive.

With an increase in fuel costs then it does concnetrate the mind into exactly how much you are spending on energy to heat and light your business premises and this is where an energy certificate from CEAUK can help.

Our company was one of the first to be established in the North West to provide commercial property energy certificates and since becoming established we have helped more businesses, commercial agents, landlords and commercial property owners in gaining non domestic property energy certificates for their properties.

Despite pricing becoming ever more competitive you can be assured that not only are we amongst the most competitive but you are assured of a service that you can be more than satisfied with.

We are hearing of an increasing number of certificates that the regulatory body is questioning and this is causing problems for those landloards that felt they could save money by going for the cheapest. What we are finding is that we are being called to provide accurate and correct assessments in the wake of those companies that don't feel the need to visit the properties that they are supposed to assess. This means that the landlord / commercial property owner is having to pay twice because the initial assesment was incorrect, that firm goes out of business and the landlord / commercial property owner then calls on our company to rectify the problem.

It is now reasonably well publicised that any commercial property for sale or lease over a certain size has to have an energy performance certificate before it is marketed - failure to do so can result in quite high fines and the requirement to have an epc completed anyway that simply adds to that costly fine.

For a quote on how we here at CEAUK can help you stay within the legal requirements and at a reasonable price then please call our offices - covering the whole of the North West, North Midlands and North Wales you can be assured that we are able to manage your requirements efficiently and in a cost effective manner that will save you money. Telephone 0870 770 8747 now to discuss your requirements.

Commercial Energy Performance Certificates – The (Un)likely Costs!

2010-10-18T10:40:00.000+01:00

Here at CEAUK we are firm believers in providing value for money – more so than ever before and this is why we continue to invest in new technology that enable us, as a company, to become more efficient and cost effective and in that way we can pass those savings on to our clients.

Established some three years ago (the legislation became effective in April 2008 and we were were amongst the first to receive training) with the specific intention of helping commercial clients meet the, then, new legislation surrounding the sale and leasing of commercial properties we are pleased to have helped clients meet their obligations in a timely and cost effective manner.

We can count amongst our clients some of the most major landlords in the UK and such is the level and competitive pricing of our service that many landlords with smaller property portfolios now rely on our prompt and cost effective service. It would be fair to say that if you are a commercial property landlord and you are selling or leasing a commercial property or portfolio then you should CEAUK.

It is also true to say that in the early days of this new industry that pricing was high however here at CEAUK we resisted the temptation to levy unduly high fees on our clients preferring instead to rely on the provision of a high quality of service and a sensible cost that ensured high levels of repeat business.

It is this high level of commitment to our clients that has helped them meet their legal obligations in the leasing or sale of commercial properties and we shall continue to provide this high level of service at a reasonable cost.

We recently received a call requesting a price on an epc for a “commercial”property that was about to be marketed. Unlike other companies we don’t ask you to complete online forms and plans – such is the width and depth of our experience we can usually, during the course of a conversation, judge the amount of work required to complete a commercial energy performance certificate. We noted that the property was in fact a chapel and the present owners were in fact selling the property to the members of the church – our first question was - what made the present owners think that they required a commercial epc quickly followed by a second question – that we don’t normally ask but- how much had they been quoted? It transpired that they had been quoted an all inclusive fee of £450 – which they didn’t think was unreasonable.

Here at CEAUK though we do like to think that we know what we are talking about and when it comes to the sale or lease of a place of worship then no epc is required.

The present owners were to say the least more than a little shocked to learn this information – so it just goes to show that there are people still out there who whilst practising as commercial property energy assessors really need more training and their lack of knowledge could end up costing you money you don’t need to spend.

For further details on how we can help you please contact our offices on 0870 770 8747 or email admin@ceauk.co.uk

CEAUK - The True Costs of a Commercial EPC

2010-06-01T15:36:00.000+01:00

The last few months has seen a great deal of activity here at CEAUK as more landlords, commercial agents and commercial property companies have been using our services.

We are still managing to turn many commercial epc's around within 24 hours but there are a few that do take a bit longer. Not all commercial property is the same - luckily - otherwise this would be an extremely boring job and it is this diversification of property and HVAC systems that helps keep CEAUK to the fore.

Our experience in handling a wide variety of properties from simple shop units in a retail parade to the more majestic and challenging Grade II Listed buildings all add to our expertise and means that unlike other companies our broad base and depth of experience means that we can complete the job quicker and more efficiently than others, and more importantly provide more accurate results than others.

There has been a tendency for our company to be called upon to provide re-tests on properties that have already been energy assessed - and the reason is simple we are simply better than most at researching the building and its environment and it is this information that provides the basis for the eventual results in an energy assessment.

So the choice is yours - an inaccurate epc provided by someone or some company that has little or no understanding of the building or you can choose to have an energy performance certificate that actually means something and reflects the true energy usage of the building with recommendations that if acted upon would actually save you money.

I know which our clients would rather choose - and as my mother used to say "If a jobs worth doing then its worth doing well" You can be assured that we here at CEAUK take a pride in our work and if you think going elsewhere may be cheaper then think again.

We look forward to hearing from you either by email at admin@ceauk.co.uk or if you prefer then please telephone us on 0870 770 8747.

Commercial Property Energy Certificates

2010-03-03T17:34:00.001Z

The debate about the validity of energy performance certificates for commercial properties rumbles on as we enter March 2010 – almost 2 years after it became a legislative requirement for the sale or lease of commercial buildings and yet conservative estimates consider that over 75% of the commercial property currently on the market is without a valid epc.

The first thing to ask is why is the legislation being so blatantly ignored? And you don’t have to look too far to find the answer.

The legislation came into effect in April 2008 for some commercial property and by January 1st 2009 the legislation applied to all commercial property that was on the market or coming to market. If we look back at when the economic crisis struck then we can see that the two problems are linked. Taking the landlord or commercial property owners perspective and suddenly finding yourself with a number of voids, having to reduce rents to retain tenants, losing tenants who are going bankrupt and then having to comply with new legislation requiring you to have an energy assessment undertaken at some cost before marketing your property - it is no wonder that landlords and property owners were prepared to take the risk of waiting until a sale or lease is agreed.

This was a new industry and together with those people anxious to carve out a new career and invest in themselves it also attracted the less than honourable individual who saw this as an easy way to earn money.

Soon there were hundreds of assessors out there, some qualified and some not and the industry realised that there were problems.

We also saw the advent of agencies springing up offering fast turnaround and very cheap pricing. In itself there is nothing wrong with this – after all we operate in a market economy and if you can buy a product or service cheaper elsewhere then that is what you can choose to do. However the flaws were starting to appear on various web site forums – it seemed once again that not every energy assessor was qualified to undertake the survey and some “assessors” were not even turning up to survey the property.

Part of the job of the energy assessor is to visit the property, in that way the assessor can better understand the building, its fabric, its HVAC systems and then an accurate assessment can be produced.

The qualified commercial property energy assessor will do a good job, it is the others you have to wary of and if you are using an agency to undertake your energy assessments make sure that the person they send is qualified – don’t be afraid to ask to see their accreditation, they should have it with them.

So the situation in these harsh financial times is that landlords and property owners have been reluctant to have an energy assessment undertaken as they have been afraid of the cost and they are not really convinced that it will be done properly. However by ignoring the problem the property owner and landlord is leaving themselves open to the potential of being fined for non compliance by the local Trading Standards Office, and fines can range for £500 to £5000.

Here at CEAUK we are all qualified to Level 4 and we take pride in the work we do, working in conjunction with a variety of property professionals our reputation is something we work hard to maintain. We operate a fast turnaround policy on assessments, our clients appreciate the service we provide and that ensures the continued sucess of our company.

If you want to be certain that your energy assessment is professionally undertaken, and more importantly is correct, then please contact our offices on 0870 770 8747 or email using the attached form and we will be pleased to assist.

The True Cost of a Commercial Property Energy Performance Certificate

2010-02-02T10:42:00.003Z

We have all heard the sayings, you pay your money and you take your choice, you only get what you pay for, pay peanuts and you get monkeys, the list goes on.

The bottom line is though that they all have an element of truth, I know that in the past I bought that mp3 player for all the features it offered at a price that was less than a Sunday newspaper and today it sits in a drawer at the back of my desk because it is completely useless and the firm that supplied it no longer exists. Definitely a case of being tempted by price.

The same can be said for commercial property energy performance certificates, we have seen a number of companies purporting to offer a commercial epc on a property for a ridiculously low price. By the same token we have seen a number of landlords, agents and solicitors contacting us after the event asking if these certificates are valid as they seem to be full of simple errors which results in the wrong rating being awarded and asking us what they can do to rectify the problem.

As with any new industry it will attract a few people who are less than competent and others who see an opportunity to advertise their service but are in fact only agents, they themselves are not qualified and therefore take no responsibility for the eventual certificate.

Here at CEAUK we are all qualified to undertake, assess and compile commercial property energy performance certification of commercial buildings. We do not use outside agents, we do not use data gatherers, all our staff are qualified to either Level 3 or Level 4 and we have strict quality controls in place to ensure that the certificates we produce are accurate.

Not only is every building we assess measured on site and sketched we also note its construction and to ensure that our assessments are the most accurate we photograph the building from various angles and research the building construction using a variety of techniques. Once we have completed that element of our research we then concentrate on the HVAC systems again photographing and detailing every aspect of system. Then we research and review the lighting together with any new technologies used to manage the buildings environment.

Once we have those elements in place (and more) then we can proceed to enter the data into the computers for the production of the epc. It may well be time consuming but its going to be right.

This makes sense to us, do the job properly and do it once, that way costs are kept down and our clients will more than likely return to ask our advice again. In the meantime I am going to find that mp3 player at the back of the drawer and put it in the bin, it has served a purpose to remind me that price is not everything when it comes to quality.

For details on the geographical areas that CEAUK covers and to book your commercial property energy certificate contact us today on 0870 770 8747.

How do I benefit from an EPC?

2009-11-02T14:07:00.000Z

Did you know that commercial property accounts for almost 20% of the carbon emissions and energy consumption in the UK and it was for that reason that the government decided to act and introduce non domestic energy performance certificates as part of an EU Directive.

Here at CEAUK we are continually asked by landlords and agents if they need energy performance certificates and what is their benefit.

The simple answer to the first part of this question is – Yes, if you have a commercial property for sale or lease then you will need an energy performance certificate, there are exceptions, for example a stand alone building of less than 50m2 will not require an epc and there are others, telephone and ask CEAUK which buildings are exempt is the best solution if you are unsure.

The second part of the question relating to the benefit of an epc is relatively easy to answer but in these difficult times is one that landlords and property owners find hard to come to terms with as it just seems as though it is adding to their costs. The energy performance certificate once produced will provide the owner and potential purchaser with a simple colour bar chart indicating how energy efficient the property is. More importantly each energy performance certificate comes with a Recommendations Report and this is the bit that can help landlords and property owners. In fact if you are presented with an energy performance certificate without a Recommendations Report then you should ask to see the Recommendations Report.

To ascertain why the Recommendations Report is valuable you have to consider the effort that the assessor has to undertake to assess the building. It is not merely looking at the heating and lighting of the building to establish a value but the experienced assessor also has to research the building fabric itself and what improvements have been made, the assessor will need to know what happens in every part of the building as the activity has an impact on the energy consumption. It is a combination of all these factors that determine how energy efficient a building is. The danger is that by using an inexperienced, unqualified or under qualified assessor then the assessment is simply a waste of money.

The Recommendations Report will list ways that the energy performance of a building can be enhanced thus reducing on-going energy costs, making the building more attractive to potential investors, tenants and purchasers. It is truly amazing how little sometimes needs to be spent to improve the energy efficiency of a building and something as cost effective as replacing standard fluorescent tubes with more energy efficient lighting can result in some considerable savings on the running costs of a building. In certain instances we have discussed improvements with property owners prior to completing the survey to advise how they could improve the rating on the property and we find that as the Commercial EPC is valid for ten years (there are, as usual, exceptions) then this aspect is greatly appreciated by our clients.

You can contact CEAUK on 0870 770 8747 to discuss your requirements.

How to save money on a Commercial EPC

2009-10-08T14:21:00.001+01:00

Since legislation was introduced requiring any commercial property that is to be marketed for lease or sale to have a valid energy performance certificate there has been much confusion. We here at CEAUK have tried to clarify the legislation and we like to think that we provide not just an excellent service but also a highly competitive one.

Recently we were asked to undertake a commercial epc on a property in Manchester and we were told that we would be competing against two other companies in terms of pricing and delivery – basically the client wanted the best price and the quickest turnaround and we decided to provide a quote.

That evening before going home I was just checking through a couple of properties that we had lodged commercial epc’s on in the week and in error I entered the address details of the property that we were about to quote on and found out something that would be of interest to the owners.

The next day we contacted the owners and their agent for this property in Manchester, a few questions about any works that had been done to the property revealed that no works had been undertaken for a number of years. We were then able to advise them a commercial epc had been undertaken and lodged on the premises some two months ago and there was actually no need for another epc.

We were about to quote £455 for this particular assessment, income now lost, on the plus side though – the landlord was impressed with our honesty and gave us another property to assess and it now looks like we are going to be his preferred agent in these matters.

It transpires that despite what we tell everyone about epc’s that there is still some confusion so if this is the case for you then please feel free to either call or e-mail us with your query or request for a quotation.

In this instance the landlord thought that because the property was withdrawn and then placed back on the market then a new epc would be required. As there had been no works done to the property in between times then no epc was required as one already existed. Why hadn't he gone back to the original epc suppliers to ask for a price? - they had charged him in excess of £650 which he thought was excessive.

By the way the other two companies that were invited to quote, according to the landlord one came in at £425 and the other at £565 but neither had picked up on the fact that an epc already existed.

We might not be the cheapest but we are the fairest.

The Financial Penalties for Non Compliance Explained.

2009-09-23T16:05:00.004+01:00

Since our last news in respect of the potential for fines for those landlords and agents that are marketing commercial property without the benefit of a commercial energy performance certificate we have received a number of e-mails asking for clarification.

Basically if you have a commercial property on the market and you do not have an energy performance certificate to accompany the sales and marketing details then you could be liable to a financial penalty.

It is the Trading Standards Office who are policing this legislation and the fines that can be levied are set out in the government paper relating to commercial energy performance certificates. We have a copy on the Home Page of this web site.

The fines can be as low as £500 or upto 12.5% of the rateable value of the property to a maximum of £5000.

We trust that this clarifies this matter however if you require further guidance please either telephone or e-mail our offices.

To EPC or Not?

2009-09-09T15:23:00.000+01:00

It would seem that the legal requirement for energy performance certificates for commercial properties is not, at present, seen by all as a requirement.

Over the last few months we have been actively looking at commercial properties for sale or for lease throughout the country, asking commercial agents not just for sales or rental details but also for copies of the energy performance certificates that should accompany the marketing details. Surprisingly few of the agents we have approached have the information available, many agents preferring to wait for a purchaser or tenant for the commercial property before instructing an epc to be undertaken. The logic seems to be that this is saving their landlord clients costs when in fact what they are actually doing is exposing their landlord clients to the possibility of fines.

Since January of this year legislation has meant that any commercial property for sale or lease has to have a commercial energy performance certificate. It seems that this legislation is being overlooked by commercial agents and commercial property owners who only take action once there is a potential end user for the property.

This is going to create a problem, Trading Standards Officers are responsible for ensuring that the legislation is enforced and if it is noted that a commercial property is for sale or lease without the appropriate certificate then Trading Standards have the power to levy fines.

This is a situation that no-one wants to see arising, it is in landlords best interests to ensure that they have an epc in place, after all it is valid for upto ten years and having an epc on a property will ensure that the landlord does not incur additional punitive fines and costs. In fact both the landlord and agent may find it useful to have on file so that when the potential tenant or buyer's solicitor requets a copy it is already to hand rather than having to wait for one to be completed, no-one wants to lose a sale in the present market because some paperwork isn't in place.

For further information please contact our offices.

2009-05-27T11:30:00.000+01:00

On the basis that you have arrived at this web site because you are looking for an energy assessment on your commercial premises and therefore you’ll know something about energy performance certificates you are also on the right track to make some potential savings on the cost of refurbishment of your commercial property.

As you will by now appreciate if you have a commercial property for sale or lease then before a new tenant or purchaser can be found you will need an energy performance certificate.

But let us just say that before marketing the property for sale or lease that you are seriously considering refurbishing the premises – and I don’t just mean a new coat of paint then a visit to the ECA web site may be of use to you. Did you know that Enhanced Capital Allowances can allow you as a business to claim 100% first year capital allowances on your spending on qualifying plant and machinery?

If you follow this link http://www.eca.gov.uk/etl/default.htm it will take you directly to the government sponsored web site and provide you with additional information about what does and doesn’t qualify and could result in some considerable savings for you.

What isn’t often realised is that you may have purchased / are considering purchasing something that isn’t within the ECA list – however you may have also purchased a component that does meet the ECA criteria and there is a handy calculator on the web site to help assess what you can claim.

The following example is an extract from the web site –

“Take, for example, a motor that qualifies for the Energy Technology Criteria List (ETCL) but sits within a non-ETCL qualifying compressor. The claim value equals the proportion of the total investment that qualifies for the allowance, and should be used when making a claim.”

The section on the eca.gov web site that relates to this can be found at :-

http://www.eca.gov.uk/etl/claim/claimvalues.htm

If you have any queries in respect of Enhanced Capital Allowances you should seek assistance from your advisors – in the same way if you require advice on commercial Energy Performance Certificates you should telephone us on 0870 770 8747 or e-mail us at admin@ceauk.co.uk with your query.

2009-03-19T14:24:00.000Z

People have been asking about the types of properites that require a commercial epc and basically its any commercial property over 50m2 that has a commercial use and below we have some recent examples of the type of property we have been assessing .......

From public houses.................................

to high street shops..........................

and industrial units - small .........................

and large...............................

from village stores..........

to part listed buildings .......

What all these buildings have in common is that the owners required a professional, accomplished and accurate commercial property energy assessment of their premises and they knew that in CPEA they would receive just that - and this is why we are preferred by more and more landlords, solicitors, pension fund managers and agents as a company that provides its clients with a cost effective commercial property energy assessment. Contact us by telephone on 0870 770 8747 or by e-mail survey@ceauk.co.uk

EPC Update

2008-09-24T09:35:00.000+01:00

An update has been an published on the CLG (Communities and Local Government) website in relation to commercial EPC's which, to be honest, was expected. The amendment relates to any commercial property on the market for sale or lease before October 1st and still on the market after that date will require an EPC before January 4th 2009 at the latest. If the property is leased out or sold in the meantime then an EPC must be commissioned and passed to the incoming tenant / property owner as soon as is practicable.

Current Update

2008-08-11T11:40:00.000+01:00

Web site live as of Monday 11th August 2008