{"id":60133,"date":"2025-12-09T14:54:27","date_gmt":"2025-12-09T12:54:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.forcadell.com\/?p=60133"},"modified":"2026-04-30T09:56:53","modified_gmt":"2026-04-30T07:56:53","slug":"everything-you-need-to-know-about-energy-certification-before-selling-or-renting-your-property","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/forcadell.com\/en\/everything-you-need-to-know-about-energy-certification-before-selling-or-renting-your-property\/","title":{"rendered":"Everything You Need to Know About Energy Certification Before Selling or Renting Your Property"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"o-container GenericStyles\">\n<p><strong>Energy certification<\/strong> is mandatory when any property is sold or rented, whether it is a <strong>home<\/strong>, an <strong>office<\/strong>, or <strong>commercial premises<\/strong>. This document provides objective information about the <strong>property\u2019s energy conditions<\/strong> and offers clear data on consumption, emissions, and efficiency. It also includes <strong>improvement suggestions, <\/strong>which, if implemented, can provide tangible benefits.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"o-container GenericStyles\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is the energy efficiency certificate?<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"o-container GenericStyles\">\n<p>The energy efficiency certificate is an official document detailing the technical <strong>aspects that define a property\u2019s energy efficiency<\/strong>. Among other elements, it includes:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"o-container GenericStyles\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Estimated annual primary energy consumption.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Associated CO\u2082 emissions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Existing thermal systems (heating, cooling, and domestic hot water) and their efficiency.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"o-container GenericStyles\">\n<p>At the same time, it incorporates <strong>technical improvement recommendations<\/strong> and the expected impact on the energy rating. This means that the certificate not only describes the current condition but also <strong>indicates how to improve and enhance its value<\/strong>. These actions may involve:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"o-container GenericStyles\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Increased comfort<\/strong>: better insulated and healthier spaces.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Energy savings and a reduced environmental footprint<\/strong>: fewer emissions and greater sustainability.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Increased property value<\/strong>: a better energy rating can increase the sale or rental value.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"o-container GenericStyles\">\n<!-- Banner Responsive - Quivi -->\n<style>\n  .quivi-banner-responsive { width: 100%; margin: 0 auto; }\n  .quivi-banner-responsive iframe { width: 100%; border: none; display: block; }\n  @media (min-width: 450px) { .quivi-banner-responsive iframe { height: 90px; } }\n  @media (max-width: 449px) { .quivi-banner-responsive iframe { height: 250px; } }\n<\/style>\n<div class=\"quivi-banner-responsive\">\n  <iframe \n    src=\"https:\/\/quivi-banner.web.app\/embed?banner=yjbOdG4F4V3KpH4oztZ6&#038;lang=en\"\n    frameborder=\"0\"\n    scrolling=\"no\"\n    id=\"quivi-banner-yjbOdG4F4V3KpH4oztZ6\"\n  ><\/iframe>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"o-container GenericStyles\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What are the most common improvement measures?<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"o-container GenericStyles\">\n<p>Although each property has different needs, recommendations usually focus on measures such as:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"o-container GenericStyles\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Improving insulation<\/strong> in fa\u00e7ades, roofs, and floors to reduce heat loss and increase comfort.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Replacing windows<\/strong> with models that provide better sealing and double or triple glazing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Upgrading heating\/cooling<\/strong> and domestic hot water systems by incorporating more efficient equipment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Installing LED lighting<\/strong> and control systems in offices and commercial premises to optimize consumption.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Integrating renewable energy<\/strong>, such as solar panels, whenever the building allows it.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"o-container GenericStyles\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Regulatory changes: what will happen in 2030?<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"o-container GenericStyles\">\n<p>The European Union has established a <strong>new energy efficiency framework<\/strong> that member states will progressively implement from 2030 onwards. This will mean that, in order to sell or rent, homes will have to <strong>meet minimum levels of energy efficiency<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"o-container GenericStyles\">\n<p><strong>Private residential buildings<\/strong> will have to have, at a minimum, <strong>energy class E by 2030 and class D by 2033<\/strong>. Public and non-residential buildings will also have similar minimum requirements.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"o-container GenericStyles\">\n<p>This means that <strong>many properties with low ratings<\/strong> (F or G) <strong>will need to adapt in order to enter the sales or rental market<\/strong>. Therefore, implementing energy improvements now will help you anticipate this future scenario and have your property ready.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"o-container GenericStyles\">\n<p>If you would like to arrange the energy certification of your property quickly and with professional advice, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.forcadell.com\/en\/technical-office\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">FORVI<\/a> has a specialized team<\/strong> that will support you throughout the entire process and advise you on the improvements to implement to ensure that the property is prepared for the future.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"o-container GenericStyles\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-fill-icon\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.forcadell.com\/en\/technical-office\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Learn 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