Dixon, Tim

Practice and law EPC and sustainability special - 2007 - Estates Gazette (0736) 8 September 2007, 292-301(10) .

A series of articles reviews proposed new regulations for commercial property. Reviews the EU Energy Performance of Buildings Directive and considers the proposed timetable for its implementation. Examines the who is responsible for providing Energy Performance Certificates for non-residential buildings, and in what circumstances. Considers the effect of this on lease renewals and rent reviews. Examines the costs of implementing the regulations, and the problems landlords will face in recouping this expenditure. Presents two case studies.


DIRECTIVE 2002/91/EC
ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATES
ENERGY PERFORMANCE OF BUILDINGS (CERTIFICATES AND INSPECTIONS) (ENGLAND AND WALES) REGULATIONS 2007
COMMERCIAL ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATES
COMMERCIAL ENERGY PERFORMANCE


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