Buying or renting a home in Spain is no longer a matter of location, price and property. From January 1, 2030A new legal requirement for sale or rental will come into effect: The Energy capacity.
This regulatory, promoted European order on energy efficiencyOvarian All houses force to enter the market, regardless of their purpose, a Minimum font and. The menu will still rise in 2033, and when the demand increases to the minimum assessment.
This compulsory change is not limited. Its intention Reduce the emitter of greenhouse gasA priority UnionIt has identified the construction industry as one of the main providers. In fact, it is estimated that one -third of the total emissions came from buildings, many of which are not compatible with standard energy skills standards.
How to obtain the energy capacity certificate?
Until now, it was enough to keep a Energy Skills Certificate (CEE) To make any transaction. This document simply described the status of the property, but Not imposed on any minimum level. However, now this is not sufficient, and it is important that this certificate reflects a certain minimum assessment.
There is an important challenge for owners, especially for older homes. If your home is, by 2030, if at least not qualified, They cannot sell it or rent legally. In that context, it is necessary to invest in improvement reforms andL thermal insulation, air conditioning systems, renewable energy installation Or even structural changes to help reduce the global energy consumption of the property.
To obtain a certificate of energy in Spain, it should Appoint a qualified technician (Architect, Special Engineer) To view the property to evaluate features such as energy orientation and consumption. With that information, you will produce a certificate using An official software And offer a document with eligibility (up to G) and developmental recommendations.
Once provided, the certification must be registered in the efficient organization of each autonomous community. Only then is the official energy label. The process usually costs Up to 50 to 200 euros, The type of property, and It is valid for 10 years.
Problems and controversies with the amount of energy certificate
The economic impact of these actions is one of the most discussed points. It is rated around it 85 % of the Spanish Real Estate Park requires some kind of energy rehabilitation To meet the needs of 2030 and 2033. The main reason is the main reason for homes: According to latest data, nearly 30 % of the age of 70 in Spain, and 30 % are 50 to 69 years.
This situation gave the most Spanish government as EU They are working on financial assistance and subsidized schemes to facilitate energy rehabilitation. The next generation of funds They are one of the major tools for funding for these improvements, allowing owners to change their homes without excessive expenditure.
This aid They usually include a portion of the cost of creation, and in some cases 100 %Depending on the status of the performance achieved and the applicant’s profile.
Penalties and effects
Failure to comply with these regulations can lead to important sanctions. In the case of rental, for example, some of the home -made legislative drafts and regional projects that ignore this duty may face fines They can reach 60,000 euros.