Common Reasons for a Low BER Rating
Getting a lower BER rating than expected can be frustrating, particularly if you’re preparing to sell your home or planning an energy upgrade. But a low rating doesn’t necessarily mean there is one major problem with the property. A BER is influenced by a combination of the building’s construction, insulation, heating systems, hot water, ventilation […]
How to Improve Your BER Rating Before Selling Your
If you’re preparing to sell your home, your BER rating is worth paying attention to. A better energy rating can make your property more attractive to buyers who are thinking about future energy costs, comfort and renovation requirements. But improving a BER isn’t about making random upgrades and hoping the rating improves. The best approach […]
How Does a BER Assessment Work?
If you’ve never had a BER assessment carried out before, you might wonder what actually happens when the assessor arrives at your home. A BER assessment is more than simply looking around the property and assigning it an energy rating. The assessor collects information about the building and its energy systems, which is then used […]
Understanding the New BER Rating: A0 to G Explained
If you’ve looked at a Building Energy Rating recently, you may have noticed something different. The domestic BER rating system in Ireland has been updated, with the scale now running from A0 to G. So what does that actually mean for homeowners? What Is a BER Rating? A BER, or Building Energy Rating, indicates the […]
What Is a BER Certificate? A Homeowner’s Guide to BER Ratings in Ireland
what-is-a-ber-certificate-ireland What Is a BER Certificate? If you are buying, selling, renting or upgrading a home in Ireland, you have probably come across the term BER. But what exactly is a BER certificate, what does the rating mean, and why does it matter? A Building Energy Rating (BER) is an indication of how energy-efficient a […]