Derby Homefinder
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Christmas 2008 Office Opening Hours
Housing Options Centre
Mon 22 December 9:00am to 4:30pm
Tue 23 December CLOSED
Wed 24 December 9:00am to 1:00pm
Thu 25 December CLOSED
Fri 26 December CLOSED
Mon 29 December CLOSED
Tue 30 December CLOSED
Wed 31 December CLOSED
Thu 1 January CLOSED
Fri 2 January CLOSED
Normal opening hours resume from Monday 5 January 2009:
Mon 9:00am to 4:30pm
Tue CLOSED
Wed 9:00am to 4:30pm
Thu 12:30pm to 4:40pm
Fri 9:00am to 4:00pm
Monday 20th October
System Updates
The system updates are now complete, thank you for your patience.
When you log on after the update, you will presented with our new "My Account" page that adds some new features for you, such as being able to change the date you use as a password to access the site. You can also send us a secure message, and see the messages you have sent us previously. It will also show any emails we have sent you, so you always have access to our replies.
Friday October 3rd 2008
Energy Performance Certificates
From 1 October 2008 landlords will be required by law to provide an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) for all buildings or parts of building when they are rented.
The certificate provides a rating for the building, showing its energy efficiency. The ratings are similar to those found on products such as fridges and are standard so the energy efficiency of one building can easily be compared with another building of a similar type.
The Energy Performance Certificate must be made available to prospective tenants prior to signing for the property.
Derby Homefinder
Where the EPC information is available on Derby Homefinder properties we have included an EPC rating on the advert details. For example:
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EPC C/C
This means that the property has an Energy Efficiency Rating of C and an Environmental Impact Rating of C. The certificate will detail the properties efficiency on a scale from A to G with A being the highest rating. An example of an Energy Performance Certificate is shown below.
The energy-efficiency rating is a measure of a home's overall efficiency. The higher the rating, the more energy-efficient the home is, and the lower the fuel bills are likely to be.
The environmental impact rating is a measure of a home's impact on the environment in terms of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions - the higher the rating, the less impact it has on the environment.
If the Energy Performance Rating is not available at the time of advertising the property this will be stated on the advert. For example: An Energy Performance Certificate will be made available for this property.
Further Information
For further general information on EPC please contact:
Communities and Local Government website: www.communities.gov.uk/epbd
For specific information about an advertised property please contact the landlord.
Wednesday September 24th 2008
Derby Homefinder Review
Derby Homefinder is undertaking a review of the Housing Register. We will close the applications of people who do not want to remain on the Housing Register.
We will be writing to applicants who have been on the register for at least a year who have not placed a bid in the last three months.
If you receive a letter from us and want to stay on the Housing Register you must return the response slip in the reply paid envelope within 28 days of receiving the letter or your application will be cancelled.
Please call us on 01332 256483 if you have any queries.