ᐅ Buying a house instead of building? Energy performance certificate? Renovation? Heating system?
Created on: 23 Apr 2009 16:31
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Cmajere
Hello,
As some of you might recall, I asked a few questions about house construction here some time ago.
Today, I read an article in the Financial Times stating that the real estate market sharply declined in the first quarter, meaning prices are dropping significantly, and homeowners who hoped for an increase in value are now putting their houses on the market. Consequently, prices are moving in a downward spiral from which one can actually benefit.
I also have a few questions regarding this.
If someone sells such a house, is it now mandatory to have an energy performance certificate?
From which year of construction is a property considered interesting, meaning it would require minimal renovation? I have seen some buildings labeled as “renovated in 2006,” but I assume that term can be quite flexible, right?
Which type of heating system should be preferred? I found houses with oil or gas central heating (I guess oil is the worst choice?).
I hope this is the right place for these questions.
Best regards
As some of you might recall, I asked a few questions about house construction here some time ago.
Today, I read an article in the Financial Times stating that the real estate market sharply declined in the first quarter, meaning prices are dropping significantly, and homeowners who hoped for an increase in value are now putting their houses on the market. Consequently, prices are moving in a downward spiral from which one can actually benefit.
I also have a few questions regarding this.
If someone sells such a house, is it now mandatory to have an energy performance certificate?
From which year of construction is a property considered interesting, meaning it would require minimal renovation? I have seen some buildings labeled as “renovated in 2006,” but I assume that term can be quite flexible, right?
Which type of heating system should be preferred? I found houses with oil or gas central heating (I guess oil is the worst choice?).
I hope this is the right place for these questions.
Best regards
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Somalitiger2 Jun 2009 08:36We are only looking for houses that are about 10 years old, there are already quite a few, and since we are not in a hurry, we can search according to these criteria.
And a house of this age shouldn't require too many renovations yet.
And a house of this age shouldn't require too many renovations yet.