Energy label mandatory for a holiday home: yes or no?

With the upcoming mandate requiring energy labels for holiday homes in the Netherlands starting January 1, 2024, homeowners and potential buyers face new challenges and opportunities in ensuring properties meet these standards. Whether you're looking to sell, rent, or purchase a holiday home, understanding the importance of energy labels and the benefits of a thorough building inspection can significantly impact your investment decisions and long-term sustainability goals.

Dutch homes are required to have an energy label, meaning that a current energy label must be available when selling or renting out a property. Many people wonder whether this requirement also applies to holiday homes. Do you need to apply for an energy label for your holiday home if you intend to sell or rent it out? And to what extent is it wise to have a building inspection performed if you're considering buying a holiday home? Homekeur is happy to tell you all about this.

From January 1, 2024, it will be mandatory to have a current energy label when selling or renting out a holiday home.

Have a building inspection carried out when purchasing

Having a building inspection carried out is always wise when you're considering buying a home. This is no different when purchasing a holiday home. It's important for you to be certain about the condition of the holiday home. Are there any problems with the holiday home, such as damp, a faulty roof, or foundation issues? You'll want to know before you buy. A building inspection report will provide clarity. You'll always receive a comprehensive report from us when you have us carry out the building inspection.

Does a holiday home need an energy label?

When a building is completed, rented, or sold, it must have a current energy label. Holiday homes are generally no exception. However, there is an exception for holiday homes. Currently, there is an exception for holiday homes used for less than four months a year and where energy consumption is expected to be less than 25 percent of the energy consumption for permanent residence.

Energy labels for holiday homes become mandatory!

It goes without saying that it's important to know how energy-efficient a property is. Currently, many holiday homes in the Netherlands don't yet have an energy label, but this will soon be mandatory. Starting January 1, 2024, it will be mandatory to have a current energy label when selling or renting out a holiday home. The energy label isn't just useful for buyers or renters to get an idea of energy consumption. It's also an important tool for making a holiday home more sustainable.

Precisely because it is now important to reduce gas and electricity consumption, energy labels are also being made mandatory for holiday homes. Holiday home managers and owners have until January 1, 2024, to register an energy label. The energy label must therefore be registered in 2023.

Homekeur is ready for buyers and sellers

Are you interested in buying a holiday home and want to be certain about its condition? We'd be happy to conduct a building inspection for you, after which we'll provide you with a clear and concise report. Are you planning to sell or rent out a holiday home with an energy label, but it doesn't yet have one? You can request one from us. We're happy to arrange it for you. Would you like more information or personalized advice? Feel free to contact us without obligation.

Easily request an energy label for your home

The cost of an energy label (up to 190 m²) is only €349 including VAT. A certified energy advisor will visit you, inspect the property, and officially register the energy label in EP-online. If the property is larger than 190 m², we charge €0.65 per additional square meter. Do you have any questions? We're happy to help and, if desired, can schedule an appointment with a certified advisor right away!

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