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Environmental impact to be included in new single survey for home buyers |
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Monday, 19 February 2007 |
Property sellers will have to account for how green their homes are when they put them on the market from next year. The move is part of the Scottish Executive's controversial plans for a single survey to be provided by property sellers to prevent potential buyers commissioning multiple surveys.
A final consultation on the single survey is being launched by ministers this week. The proposals suggest that, from 2008, an Energy Performance Certificate is included with the new survey pack. The certificate will be a key part of the single survey, informing potential buyers about gas and electricity costs and giving practical information on how to lower carbon emissions through measures such as improving insulation or updating heating appliances.
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