{"id":105641,"date":"2021-03-29T07:00:25","date_gmt":"2021-03-29T05:00:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/?p=105641"},"modified":"2021-03-29T15:25:33","modified_gmt":"2021-03-29T13:25:33","slug":"energy-performance-certificate","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/energy-performance-certificate\/","title":{"rendered":"Do You Need an Energy Performance Certificate For Your Rental Property?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Are you considering renting out your apartment? Then there is some <strong>paperwork<\/strong> involved, and the <strong>energy performance certifcate<\/strong> (or EPC) is definitely one of the items you need to take care of. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/\"><strong>ShBarcelona<\/strong><\/a> will tell you <strong>all you need to know about the energy performance certificate<\/strong>, so you will be able to <strong>obey all the rules<\/strong> and regulations when renting out your apartment.<\/p>\n<div id=\"metaslider-id-104526\" style=\"max-width: 850px; margin: 0 auto;\" class=\"ml-slider-3-20-3 metaslider metaslider-responsive metaslider-104526 ml-slider\">\n    <div id=\"metaslider_container_104526\">\n        <ul id='metaslider_104526' class='rslides'>\n            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/yearly-rental\" target=\"_self\"><img width=\"850\" height=\"182\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/en-5.jpg\" class=\"slider-104526 slide-104528\" alt=\"rent barcelona\" rel=\"\" title=\"Banner medio larga estancia inquilinos\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n        <\/ul>\n        \n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Don&#8217;t forget that you must issue the certificate before renting out your property, as this is required from the very first second once you have started the rental process. If you are keen to learn how to get this energy performance certificate, and what properties are exempt from it, then <strong>keep on reading<\/strong>!<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/energy-performance-certificate\/#What_is_an_energy_performance_certificate_and_what_is_it_for\" title=\"What is an energy performance certificate, and what is it for?\">What is an energy performance certificate, and what is it for?<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/energy-performance-certificate\/#Who_is_requesting_this_certificate\" title=\"Who is requesting this certificate?\">Who is requesting this certificate?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/energy-performance-certificate\/#How_to_obtain_the_energy_performance_certificate\" title=\"How to obtain the energy performance certificate\">How to obtain the energy performance certificate<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/energy-performance-certificate\/#Costs_and_expiration_dates\" title=\"Costs and expiration dates\">Costs and expiration dates<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/energy-performance-certificate\/#What_properties_dont_need_an_energy_performance_certificate\" title=\"What properties don&#8217;t need an energy performance certificate?\">What properties don&#8217;t need an energy performance certificate?<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/energy-performance-certificate\/#What_are_the_consequences_of_not_having_an_EPC\" title=\"What are the consequences of not having an EPC?\">What are the consequences of not having an EPC?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/energy-performance-certificate\/#Level_of_the_fines\" title=\"Level of the fines\">Level of the fines<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-4\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-4\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/energy-performance-certificate\/#Small_fines_300_to_600_euros\" title=\"Small fines: 300 to 600 euros\">Small fines: 300 to 600 euros<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/energy-performance-certificate\/#Large_fines_from_601_to_1000_euros\" title=\"Large fines: from 601 to 1,000 euros\">Large fines: from 601 to 1,000 euros<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/energy-performance-certificate\/#Very_large_fines_from_1001_to_6000_euros\" title=\"Very large fines: from 1,001 to 6,000 euros\">Very large fines: from 1,001 to 6,000 euros<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/energy-performance-certificate\/#What_ratings_does_an_EPC_have\" title=\"What ratings does an EPC have?\">What ratings does an EPC have?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_an_energy_performance_certificate_and_what_is_it_for\"><\/span>What is an energy performance certificate, and what is it for?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The document is a certified paper that states the <strong>energy consumption level of the property<\/strong>. It provides buyers and tenants with information on the energy costs of a property. In order to obtain the certificate for your rental property, certain elements of the property will be inspected, like the <strong>insulation<\/strong>, comfort conditions, occupancy, and the quality of the interior.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The document lists <strong>all energy aspects<\/strong> of a property, and rates them accordingly which then leads to a certain level or category. Many details lead to a rating, like the amount of <strong>carbon dioxide<\/strong> that it emits, the <strong>annual consumption of energy<\/strong>, the <strong>usable surface<\/strong> area within the property, characteristics of the <strong>construction<\/strong> and its <strong>appliances<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_is_requesting_this_certificate\"><\/span>Who is requesting this certificate?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The <strong>Ministry of Industry, Energy and Tourism<\/strong> is requiring this energy performance certificate for every property that will be rented out, and this is to comply with <strong>EU<\/strong> plans on energy reduction.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"fasc-button fasc-size-large fasc-type-flat fasc-rounded-medium ico-fa fasc-ico-before fa-chevron-circle-right broken_link\" style=\"background-color: #850909; color: #ffffff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/owners-services\/yearly-rental\" rel=\"nofollow\">Want to rent out your property? Contact us!<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_obtain_the_energy_performance_certificate\"><\/span>How to obtain the energy performance certificate<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">In order to arrange this document, you must contact a <strong>company<\/strong> that is <strong>specialized<\/strong> in issuing it. According to the <em>Real Decreto 235\/2013<\/em> of April 5th, the person who issues the certificate must be <strong>qualified in the area of building and construction works<\/strong>, like an architect or technical engineer is.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_105644\" style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-105644\" class=\"size-full wp-image-105644\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/undraw_city_life_gnpr.png\" alt=\"drawing of flats and people around it\" width=\"640\" height=\"303\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-105644\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo via Undraw<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Costs_and_expiration_dates\"><\/span>Costs and expiration dates<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">After the inspection has taken place, you normally receive the energy performance certificate <strong>within three working days<\/strong>. The certificate is then <strong>valid for the next 10 years<\/strong>, and after that you will need a new energy performance certificate. You can also apply for a new one if you have carried out <strong>renovation works<\/strong> that you expect to affect the outcome of the certificate.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">It all depends on <strong>the company you contract<\/strong> for the assessment what price you pay for the certificate, as prices have not been regulated by the government. Ask for several quotations with different companies, and choose the one that meets your property&#8217;s needs. The minimum price in Barcelona for this certificate is <strong>45 euros<\/strong>, plus VAT and administrative registration fees.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">If your energy performance certificate gets an A status, then you will be exempt from paying the administrative fees in Catalonia. If the certificate scores a B label, you will get a 50% discount on these fees.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_properties_dont_need_an_energy_performance_certificate\"><\/span>What properties don&#8217;t need an energy performance certificate?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">If you are <strong>selling or renting out your property<\/strong>, then you need the certificate in 90% of all cases. According to Real Decreto 235\/2013, however, there are some exceptions:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">If the property has a usable surface area of less than 50 square meters, and it is located in an isolated area.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">If the property will be demolished or is subject to extreme renovation works.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">If the rental property is only rented out for a maximum of 16 weeks (4 months) per year.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">If it concerns an industrial building that will be used as a workshop or with similar activities.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">If it is a religious building or historical monument.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_consequences_of_not_having_an_EPC\"><\/span>What are the consequences of not having an EPC?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">If your property doesn&#8217;t fit one of the above mentioned exceptions, then <strong>you must be in the possession of an energy performance certificate<\/strong> for your property. If you don&#8217;t, if it&#8217;s not valid anymore, or if you have changed the data on your EPC, then you can be in serious trouble.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">According to the <strong><em>Ley 8\/2013<\/em><\/strong> of June 26th, on urban redevelopment, restoration and renovation, fines between 300 and 6,000 euros may be imposed on those who fail to obey the law. You&#8217;d better complete your paperwork and get the EPC before you start with the proces of renting out your apartment.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"fasc-button fasc-size-large fasc-type-flat fasc-rounded-medium ico-fa fasc-ico-before fa-chevron-circle-right broken_link\" style=\"background-color: #850909; color: #ffffff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/owners-services\/monthly-rental\" rel=\"nofollow\">Let us help you rent out your property<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Level_of_the_fines\"><\/span>Level of the fines<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Small_fines_300_to_600_euros\"><\/span>Small fines: 300 to 600 euros<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">These are the most occurring violations:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>Advertising an apartment that is for sale or rent <strong>without including the EPC<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Not having a valid EPC<\/strong> at the time of selling or renting out your apartment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Large_fines_from_601_to_1000_euros\"><\/span>Large fines: from 601 to 1,000 euros<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>Not registering the EPC with the relevant authorities. In Barcelona it is normally the <strong>technical engineer who is responsible for producing and registering<\/strong> the certificate, but it is good to know that the administrative institute where the EPC is registered is called the <em><strong>Instituto Catal\u00e1n de Energ\u00eda<\/strong><\/em> (ICAEN).&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li><strong>Not being able to provide the EPC<\/strong> when selling or renting out the apartment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Very_large_fines_from_1001_to_6000_euros\"><\/span>Very large fines: from 1,001 to 6,000 euros<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Falsifying<\/strong> data on the certificate.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Mentioning an <strong>incorrect energy label<\/strong> during the sales process.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Having an EPC issued by a professional that is <strong>not officially authorized<\/strong> to do so.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"attachment_105643\" style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-105643\" class=\"size-full wp-image-105643\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/romain-dancre-doplsdelx7e-unsplash-1.jpg\" alt=\"signing a contract\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-105643\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo via Unsplash<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_ratings_does_an_EPC_have\"><\/span>What ratings does an EPC have?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The rating of the certificate states the <strong>energy efficiency of your rental apartment<\/strong>, and the rating is shown on the label or certificate. The scale of <strong>energy performance labels<\/strong> runs from A to G, with A being the most energy efficient and G lacking energy efficiency measures.<\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>Letter <strong>A<\/strong> &#8211; dark green &#8211; maximum energy efficiency&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li>Letter <strong>B<\/strong> &#8211; light green &#8211; high energy efficiency<\/li>\n<li>Letter <strong>C<\/strong> &#8211; yellowish green &#8211; good energy efficiency<\/li>\n<li>Letter <strong>D<\/strong> &#8211; yellow &#8211; normal energy efficiency<\/li>\n<li>Letter <strong>E<\/strong> &#8211; light orange &#8211; low energy efficiency<\/li>\n<li>Letter <strong>F<\/strong> &#8211; dark orange &#8211; very low energy efficiency<\/li>\n<li>Letter <strong>G<\/strong> &#8211; bright red &#8211; no energy efficiency<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">We hope we have answered most of your questions and taken away any doubts you might have had on the <strong>energy performance certificate<\/strong>. If you are ready to rent out your apartment, be sure to make use of a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/\"><strong>real estate agency you trust<\/strong><\/a> with all the paperwork. This is the only way to avoid problems and work with current rules and regulations.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Do you have other interesting facts on the EPC for rental properties?<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Share your information in the comment section below!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Sources:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/certificadodeeficienciaenergetica.com\/precio-registro-certificado-energetico-catalunya\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">https:\/\/certificadodeeficienciaenergetica.com\/precio-registro-certificado-energetico-catalunya<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fotocasa.es\/blog\/hogar\/energia\/en-que-consiste-el-certificado-de-eficiencia-energetica\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">https:\/\/www.fotocasa.es\/blog\/hogar\/energia\/en-que-consiste-el-certificado-de-eficiencia-energetica\/<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a 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