The energy certificate Spain or the Certificado Energético must be present when it comes to the sale or rental of property. The Law on the Energy Certificate Mallorca came into force for the first time in 2013. With the Royal Decree number 390/2021, approved on June 3, 2021, the legislation of the Energy Certificate Spain has been revised in the wake of the European Directive 2018/844. These partially replace the provisions from the previous laws.
So that you are well informed when buying or selling real estate, you will learn from NEPTUNUS INTERNATIONAL below everything you need to know about the Energy Performance Certificate Mallorca.
What is the Energy Performance Certificate Spain and why do you need it?
The energy certificate provides information about the energetic condition of a property. These primarily concern energy costs and energy efficiency.
The energy certificate Spain is issued for both houses and apartments. The higher the energy efficiency is shown in an Energy Certificate Mallorca, the higher the value of the property. Real estate buyers can see at a glance, thanks to the information of the energy certificate Mallorca, whether the energy costs are in a low range. A high energy efficiency, which is noted in the Energy Certificate Spain, can be achieved through, among other things, a high level of insulation, high-quality building materials and secure elements such as windows and doors, as well as the use of smart technologies.
The Energy Performance Certificate Spain collects all energy-related aspects of the property, such as annual energy consumption, total floor area, structural features and household appliances, and organizes them into categories that are presented as energy labels.
Since April 5, 2013, based on the Building Energy Efficiency Act, the Energy Certificate Mallorca is mandatory for existing buildings and new buildings. The energy certificate Spain must therefore be available when selling or renting a property from the beginning of the brokerage. In our portfolio you will find only properties where we have already taken care of the Energy Certificate Spain. Also when selling you do not need to worry about the energy certificate Mallorca. This service is a matter of course for us.
What is evaluated in the Energy Performance Certificate Spain?
In the Energy Performance Certificate Mallorca you will find a rating of the property based on letters ranging from A to G. The basis of the classification is theCO2 value of the object. A indicates the highest efficiency in the energy certificate Spain, G the lowest or none.
- A (dark green): maximum energy efficiency
- B (light green): high energy efficiency
- C (yellow-green): correct energy efficiency
- D (yellow): normal energy efficiency
- E (light orange); low energy efficiency
- F (dark orange) : symbolic energy efficiency
- G (red): no energy efficiency
In general, an energy certificate Spain has a validity of 10 years. After that, it must be reapplied for, which is also accompanied by a new assessment. With the new decision of 01.06.2021, an energy certificate Mallorca of efficiency G has only a validity of 5 years.
The Energy Performance Certificate Spain can only be issued by architects or technical engineers. In addition, according to the new regulation, he must have visited the property at least once in person.
What are the consequences of not being able to present an energy certificate?
If an energy certificate Spain is mandatory and yet can not be presented, is outdated or contains incorrect data, this may result in a fine.
The penalties range from 300 € to 6,000 €. So before selling your house or apartment, you should definitely think about the Energy Performance Certificate Spain or sell your property with us. If you have purchased a property and the seller shows up at the notary to sign the contract without the Energy Performance Certificate Spain, you can not withdraw from the Spanish purchase contract according to a judgment, but you may have the right to refuse the remaining purchase price until the Energy Performance Certificate Spain is available.
Do you still have questions? The experts at NEPTUNUS INTERNATIONAL will be happy to advise you personally on your request. Please contact us.
