Energy certificate mandatory for Spanish properties from 01.06.2013
Energy certificate mandatory
The European energy label showing efficiency ratings from Green A (low energy requirement) to Dark Red G (high energy consumption) which you will have seen on household appliances, is now going to be mandatory for property owners wishing to sell or let their properties.
With royal decree 235/2013 of 5th April, the Spanish government has extended the scope of a provision that previously applied only to new-builds, so that it now covers existing properties as well. The law is enacted with effect from 1st June and applies to all property sales and new lettings from that date.
The energy certificate contains an evaluation of the property with regard to its consumption of heat, cooling and electricity. These three areas are evaluated and are allocated efficiency ...