PEB certification: what every owner needs to know

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2. Impact of legislation in Flanders and Brussels, and influence on the Walloon market

“Energy policies in Flanders and Brussels do not have a measurable direct impact on the Walloon real estate market but directly influence the sensitivity of Walloons to the energy issue. In the medium term, Certinergie expects a convergence towards higher standards strict for the whole of Belgium The initiatives in Flanders and Brussels represent strong signals of energy transition These measures reinforce the importance of energy performance for owners and buyers, who not only seek to comply with the new obligations. but also to anticipate growing market expectations in terms of sustainability.“

“In Wallonia, although the PEB is not yet subject to mandatory thresholds, we are seeing an increase in requests for energy audits of housing and energy efficiency advice. Many Walloon owners contact us for these audits, particularly due to the bonuses available in the Region, often conditional on the completion of a prior energy audit. This shows a growing interest in optimizing energy performance, even in the absence of strict obligations, as well as a. anticipation of potentially increased requirements in the near future.”

A dream house? Not without a good PEB score

3. Increase in requests for advice and impact of the energy crisis

“The PEB now plays an increasingly important role in the valuation of real estate, which encourages owners to pay increased attention to their PEB score and the advice associated with it. Certinergie has thus observed an increase in requests for explanations, particularly following the measures to index rents according to the PEB, although these are suspended. In addition, many owners request PEB certificates before carrying out work, in order to prepare relevant improvements. “

4. Practical advice to improve your PEB

“The insulation of the attic and the roof is often the first step because it makes it possible to reduce heat losses substantially, up to 30%, while remaining relatively accessible. Furthermore, heating systems operating on electricity can penalize the PEB score; replacement with a condensing boiler or a heat pump can therefore represent an effective solution. We also offer an innovative service, ‘PEB Boost’, intended for owners seeking to optimize the energy score of their home. targeted and effective manner. The ‘PEB Boost’ is a simplified but precise assessment of energy performance, focused on the most influential elements of the energy classification, unlike a complete audit, it allows work priorities to be quickly defined to maximize performance. “impact of investments on the PEB score.”