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You may not be familiar with questions such as SAP rating And EPC’s below are some key words and phrases that may help when buying or renting a property.

Q. What is a Energy Performance certificate.

A. From October 2008 all building for rent of for sale needed an energy performance certificate or commonly none as an EPC is a certificate that details the energy efficiency of a property. The EPC gives a rating of A to G, A being the highest and G being the lowest. The EPC also give advice on how to make you property more energy efficient.

Q. What is a SAP rating.

A. A SAP rating is a calculation perform on a new build property both at design and completion stage. The score rating is on a scale of 1 to 100. The high the score the higher the efficiency of the property.

Q. What does NHBC stand for and how long does it last.

A. National Home Builders Council and this is a ten year buildmark warranty on a new build property. The NHBC will visit the property over various stages of the build to ensure the quality of workmanship is up to a high standard.

Q. Why do I need a inventory.

A. A proper inventory is the best option to stop any disputes at the end of a tenancy agreement. It is a detailed list of the property and its contence.

Q. What notice is required as notice after six months of our tenancy agreement.

A. Two months by the tenant and also by the landlord.

Q. What is a AST

A. This is sort for Assured Shorthold Tenancy agreement. The AST is normally for a period of 6 or 12 months.