Energy Performance Certificate

Energy efficiency is one of the main factors valued during the evaluation of a house as it significantly impacts energy consumption.

In Portugal, most homes are not prepared for excessively high or low temperatures, generating high energy consumption due to the use of heaters, air conditioning or fans.

The energy efficiency of buildings is a topic that is increasingly on the agenda in Portugal.

Rental housing is a market that is staying buoyant, even in pandemic times. More and more families are renting their homes in Portugal. The price of houses for rent is showing signs of growth. Rental subsidies continue at a good pace, although they do not reach all families.

The cold continues to enter Portuguese homes. The lack of efficient homes in Portugal is a blatant issue and improving the energy performance of buildings is, today, a top priority both in Portugal and abroad.

In Portugal the energy performance certificate has become an essential and mandatory document when selling, buying or renting a house, as well as to access tax benefits and financial support to make homes more efficient.

Portugal is the country in the European Union (EU) with the lowest energy saving values in residential buildings, according to an analysis by the environmental association Zero in a recent report by the European Commission's Joint Research Centre (JRC).

IKEA has announced that it will start selling solar panels in Portugal, in partnership with the Spanish company Contigo Energía, which will market and distribute the products.

Buying a house can be a long and complex process, with a lot of official hoops to remember to jump through.

Are you paying a fair price for your home in the sun, or is the owner being overly ambitious with the asking price? Try using these 5 parameters to find out… 1.

Selling your house is a big moment, so follow these steps to make sure you’re doing it right: 1. Prepare the documentation: Before you sell, you’d be advised to collect together all the important documents connected with the property.