Energy Saving Ordinance 2009 Insulation after New Purchase

Dear forum members,

we are facing the following problem: we are looking for a semi-detached house on the market.

Current offer: prefabricated semi-detached house, built in 2000, roof insulation 140mm insulation layer (probably U-value 0.3).

There is a top non-accessible ceiling.

If we purchase the property for our own use, would we then have to retrofit it within two years according to [Energieeinsparverordnung 2009] to a U-value of 0.24?

The lady from the mediating bank said that this is only necessary if we rent out the property, which in my opinion makes no sense. Have we overlooked something?

Thank you very much for your competent answers and best regards

Tim

Hello,

...Current offer: Prefabricated semi-detached house, built in 2000, ...There is a top non-accessible attic ceiling.....
If we purchase the property for our own use, would we then have to upgrade it within two years according to the 2009 Energy Saving Ordinance to a U-value of 0.24?

§ 10 Abs. 3 Energy Saving Ordinance applies here! The obligation exists regardless of whether it is for own use or rental! Alternatively, the roof apex can be insulated.
However, the obligation does not apply if the expenses required for the upgrade cannot be recouped by the savings incurred within a reasonable period. (§ 10 Abs. 6 Energy Saving Ordinance).
By analogy, § 25 Energy Saving Ordinance can also be applied.
In both cases, a corresponding expert report is then required.

...The lady from the intermediary bank said that this is only required if we were to rent out the property, ....

Sellers claim almost anything to sell their "little gem" to the man. ;)

Best regards