ᐅ Energy Performance Rating – Acceptable for a Used Property?

Hello everyone.

We are currently considering whether to build or buy.
There is an interesting property with the following details:

Rooms: 6
Living area: 140m² (1,507 sq ft)
Condition: Renovated
Year built: 1972
Heating: Oil central heating
House type: Prefabricated house / timber frame construction
Energy certificate type: Energy consumption rating
Energy consumption rating: 167.00 kWh / (m²*a)
Energy consumption for hot water included: Yes

Unfortunately, I don't understand these values at all. Are these figures typical for a house of this size and age?

Hello,

unfortunately, energy performance certificates have a reliability that is close to zero.

167 kWh/m²a (54 kBTU/ft² per year) is just an average value. It can be good, but also bad. You can only see what the previous owner’s consumption was, nothing more.

Regards

Hello,

wadi1982 schrieb:
...Currently, we are considering whether to build or buy.

A question that many prospective buyers face. With existing properties, caution is always advised, as the sale price is often inflated when compared to the technical standards of a new build. It is not uncommon for the costs of energy-efficient renovations to be significant. Especially with prefabricated houses, an initially low price offer can quickly turn into a money pit later on.
For an accurate assessment, always consult a professional (energy consultant and building services engineer).

Best regards.

Thank you both.

If we liked the property, we would arrange another viewing with a building surveyor anyway.

For prefabricated houses built in that period, caution is advised due to the wood preservatives commonly used at the time.

Regards