Derby Homefinder
News
December 2009
Christmas Opening Times
Over the Christmas period, new properties will be advertised on Wednesday 16 December, and the advertising cycle will run until Tuesday 5 January. The next advertising cycle will begin on Wednesday 6 January and will return to being a weekly cycle.
Opening hours for Derby Homefinder and the Housing Options Centre are as follows.
Monday 21 December: 9.00am to 4.30pm
Tuesday 22 December: CLOSED
Wednesday 23 December: 9.00am to 4.30pm
Thursday: 24 December: 9.00am to 1.00pm
Friday 25 December: CLOSED
Monday 28 December: CLOSED
Tuesday 29 December: CLOSED
Wednesday 30 December: CLOSED
Thursday 31 December: CLOSED
Friday 1 January 2010: CLOSED
From Monday 4 January 2010, Housing Options Centre normal opening hours resume:-
Monday: 9.00am to 4.30pm
Tuesday: CLOSED
Wednesday: 9.00am to 4.30pm
Thursday: 12.30pm to 4.30pm
Friday: 9.00am to 4.00pm
Click here to download full details of Christmas opening hours for Derby Homefinder, Housing Options Centre and Milestone House.
Monday 20th October 2008
Your new "My Account" page
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:
- 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.