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If you’re wondering what the difference between a Professional Consultants Certificate and an Architects Certificate is, then our team is here to help! There’s a lot of conflicting information which can make it difficult when deciding whether to purchase a Professional Consultants Certificate for your needs.
At PC Certificates, we’ve helped thousands to achieve certification on their properties by using Professional Consultants Certificates to simplify the process.
Let’s get into the difference between the two certificates, and what that means for your construction project:
A Professional Consultants Certificate, or PCC, is a certification that confirms a building has been built to certain architectural standards.
This document can be issued by a licensed surveyor or architect and vouches for the quality of the build for up to 6 years after the issued date.
The Architect’s Certificate is the predecessor of the Professional Consultant Certificate. Typically completed by a chartered architect, the certificate was issued during the final build stages of a property, or after completion.
A PCC was formally known as an Architects Certificate throughout the construction industry but is no longer applicable. Instead,. UK Finance has created the PCC on behalf of the banks to formalise and standardise the certification of newly built or newly converted residential property.
The UK Finance standard PCC certification needs to be administered and signed off by a professional consultant such as an Architect (who must be registered with the Architects Registration Board - ARB) in order for it to be valid.
If you are about to commence construction or have recently built or converted residential property, then you may be required to ensure that the property is insured for mortgage purposes.
You will need a PCC if you wish to sell the property and your purchaser needs a mortgage, or you wish to rent the property and raise a Buy-to-Let mortgage to release equity.
Troubles can also occur if you are trying to purchase a property and are using a mortgage to pay for it. If the property you are interested in hasn’t got a warranty on it, then you should speak to your mortgage advisor and try to advise the seller to invest in a Professional Consultants Certificate.
If you are looking for a PCC, then you must ensure that the company providing it is reputable. If not, then you will not have the protection that you need. At PC Certificates, we deliver a process to gaining your PCC with a fast, effective and cost-efficient service. Find out more about how our certification process works, here.
When seeking a Professional Consultants Certificate, selecting a reputable and experienced provider is paramount. At PC Certificates, we prioritise transparency, reliability, and customer satisfaction in every aspect of our service. Read some of our testimonials from clients and find out more about entrusting your certification needs to capable hands.
If you’re looking for help or guidance with understanding what a Professional Consultants Certificate is and can do for you, we can help. Get in touch with us today to get a quote and begin the process of applying. Our team is always happy to answer any questions you may have. Alternatively, you can read our FAQs to learn more about our services.
If you’re involved in the construction industry, or interested in learning more about property development and self-building projects, head over to our blog! Make sure to keep an eye for regular updates and advice from the industry.
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