You have probably already heard of the PEB, the energy performance certification system imposed on European Union Member States since 19 May 2010.
The Energy Performance of Buildings certificate (PEB) must be drawn up by an accredited professional, who will assess the property's level of thermal insulation, the performance of its heating system, ventilation and solar energy.
It will also include recommendations for improving this performance, such as replacing the boiler, insulating the roof, etc.
This document, which is valid for 10 years, will allow prospective buyers to compare the energy performance of properties on the market.
This document assigns a score on a rating scale ranging from A (very energy-efficient) to G (very energy-intensive).
When is a PEB certificate required?
When letting a property
The PEB rating must be provided in any property rental listing, and any prospective tenant may even request a copy of the certificate free of charge.
When a property is let, its energy performance must be stated in the tenancy agreement.
When selling a property
The requirement to display the PEB certificate in advertisements for the sale of a building has been in force in all three regions since 1 January 2015. Any prospective buyer may even request a copy of the certificate free of charge. The notary is required to provide this document to the buyer when the final deed is signed.
For information, in Brussels today, a building achieves an average energy rating of D, or even E, the European Union's objective is to achieve a PEB C rating by 2050.
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