Below you will find information on what a BER cert. is about and why you need one. It is a requirement of the EU Energy Performance of Buildings Directive and carrys with it fines of up to €5000 for non-compliance.
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What is a BER ?
A Building Energy Rating (BER) is an evaluation of the energy performance of a building using a scale of A to G. Similar in its format to that given to new fridges and washing machines, where 'A' being most effcient and 'G' the least it makes the energy performance of a home visible to prospective buyers and tenants to enable them to take the energy performance and running costs into consideration when deciding to buy (or rent)a particular property.
Following the energy assessment of a property the BER cert. is sent to the homeowner accompanied by an advisory report on how they can improve the energy rating of thier home. It will highlight the areas that are losing heat while giving examples of steps and technology that will best suit the particular home to gain a higher rating while lowering the overall running cost.

Who needs a certificate ? From 1st of January 2009' a BER certificate is compulsory for all homes being sold or rented. If you are buying or renting a house or apartment you are entitled to a BER cert. so make sure to ask the seller, landlord or agent for it. The BER legislation has applied to newly built homes since January 2007 but it is now enforced for all properties new or existing. For a homeowner not moving the cert. will provide detailed information on the performance of their building taking into account several factors such as heating and ventilation systems installed, type and quality of walls, roof, floors, windows, doors, insulation and draught proofing, etc, etc The advisory report will show you how to improve the energy rating and keep costs down in an energy market that increases prices to consumers every year.
The directive is in place to improve the energy performance of buildings while devloping common construction standards across Europe that benifit our enviornment.