What is the penalty for not having an Air-Conditioning Inspection?

Non-compliance with ACI legislation will result in a penalty. The penalty is £300 for failure to commission, keep or provide an air conditioning inspection report when required by the regulatory authority. This is in addition to the cost of a compliant ACI report.

What is the penalty for not having a DEC?

The penalty is £500 for failing to display a DEC at all times in a prominent place clearly visible to the public and £1,000 for failing to have possession of a valid advisory report. In addition to these penalties, it is still necessary to commission the documents. The DEC is valid for 1 year.

What is the penalty for not having a Commercial EPC?

Commercial EPC non-compliance will result in a penalty. The indications are that this may be based on 12.5% of the rateable value of the property in question, with a minimum of £500 and maximum of £5,000. An additional cost will need to be accommodated for a compliant commercial EPC. A commercial EPC is valid for […]

What is the SAP/EPC legislation for a new build property ?

New build domestic properties are assessed using the SAP energy assessment method – Which is based on different principles to that of existing domestic properties using rdSAP to produce an EPC. SAP calculations are used mainly to determine carbon index and energy values for new build homes & property by providing a predicted EPC during […]

What is the EPC legislation for a domestic property ?

1) From the 1st October 2008, all domestic landlords offering property for rent will be required to provide prospective tenants with an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) prior to marketing the property. Where the tenant is in place before the 1st of October and remains in residence, no EPC will be needed. If the rental agreement […]

What is displayed on the EPC ?

An EPC tells you how energy efficient your property is on a scale of A-G, with A being the most efficient. The certificate also tells you, on a scale of A-G, about the impact of the home has on the environment. Better-rated properties should have less impact through carbon-dioxide emissions. The EPC will make recommendations […]

Welcome to our re-launched website!

A warm welcome goes out to both our clients and new visitors viewing our re-launched corporate website. Since our formation, Syntegra Consulting Ltd have gone from strength to strength with completed commissions across the UK. Upon feedback from our clients we have re-aligned our business to include a number of additional services along with a […]