The energy certificate of a home , such as the one in force for the apartments we offer in Sanxenxo from Grupo Gordon, is a document that certifies the level of energy efficiency of a property. This certificate is mandatory to sell or rent a home in Spain , and must be issued by a qualified technician. It is a document that you will be interested in knowing more details about if you are planning to undertake one of these real estate transactions. Throughout the article we will tell you much more.

What does a home's energy certificate evaluate?

The energy certificate evaluates the energy consumption and CO2 emissions of a home, and assigns it a rating ranging from letter A (the most efficient) to letter G (the least efficient). In addition, the energy certificate itself also includes a series of recommendations to improve the energy performance of the home, which can lead to economic savings and a reduction in polluting emissions.

How do you obtain an energy certificate for a home?

To obtain the energy certificate for a home , a specialist technician must be hired, who may be an architect, an engineer or a senior building technician, among other profiles. This professional will be responsible for visiting the home, taking measurements, collecting data on the type of construction, materials, insulation, heating, cooling, lighting and hot water installations, and performing the necessary calculations to determine the level of energy efficiency.

The cost of issuing the energy certificate depends on the size and complexity of the home, as well as the rates of the professional. There is no fixed or regulated price, so it is recommended to request several quotes and compare them before hiring the service.

Once obtained, it must be registered with the competent body of the autonomous community where the property is located. Registration may have an additional cost that varies depending on the community. Please note that the deadline for registering the certificate is one month from its issue.

Why is this certificate important?

The energy certificate is an essential requirement to be able to advertise the sale or rental of a home such as those we manage at Grupo Gordon in Sanxenxo and surrounding areas . It must be shown to the buyer or tenant before formalizing the contract. In addition, this document can be a differential factor when evaluating a home, since greater energy efficiency implies lower consumption and greater comfort.

The energy certificate is valid for 10 years and its acquisition and/or renewal is the responsibility of the owner. Remember that it should not only be seen as a legal requirement, but also as a very useful tool for knowing the energy status of a home and its savings potential.

If you are looking to rent or buy a house in the Sanxenxo area and surroundings , trust our real estate agency . All our apartments have the energy efficiency procedures! And we will be in charge of showing it to you.