Ep2 - BER Ratings in Ireland: How They Affect Your Home’s Value & Energy Bills with Darragh O'Connor & Derry O'Sullivan

🏡 Waterford Property Watch: BER Explained with Derry O'Sullivan & Darragh O'Connor

 

Join Darragh O'Connor from Liberty Blue Estate Agents and chartered engineer and BER assessor Derry O'Sullivan as they explore what Building Energy Ratings (BER) really mean for Irish homeowners, landlords, and buyers.

 

In this 20-minute episode, they break down:

✅ Why BER certificates are mandatory for property sales and rentals in Ireland

✅ The real impact of a good BER on home value, energy bills, and even green mortgage eligibility

✅ How SEAI grants can help cover the costs of upgrades like attic insulation, triple-glazed windows, heat pumps, and solar panels

✅ Tips for navigating the process: from hiring a registered contractor to keeping documentation

✅ What first-time buyers and seasoned homeowners alike need to know when improving energy performance

 

Whether you're thinking of selling, buying, or simply making your home more efficient, this conversation gives you solid, unbiased insights from both a property and energy expert.

 

🔗 Explore grants at: https://www.seai.ie

👉 To contact or find out more about Derry's service visit: https://www.berconsult.ie/

🏡 If you have a property for sale or we can help in any way get in touch: https://libertyblue.ie/contact-us 

 

This podcast is also available as a video on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/B7XF9ZUHCtU or just jump to the section you are interested in using the timestamps below ⤵

TimeStamps ⏰

Understanding BER Certificates and Their Importance (0:00)

Types of SEAI Grants and Their Benefits (1:33)

Advisory Reports and Additional Services (4:26)

Documentation and Cost-Effective Improvements (8:05)

Impact of BER on Home Value and Consumer Awareness (11:31)

Renewable Energy Solutions and Heat Pumps (14:35)

Alternative Heating Solutions and Smart Technology (19:29)

SEAI Approval and Contractor Requirements (23:47)

Final Tips and Resources (26:04)

 

Thanks for listening see you next week!