Have you noticed lately that the weather has been unseasonably mild, we’ve had very few cold days or frosty nights, and that’s due to the ever encroaching effects of climate change. That’s why it’s more important than ever that your home is well insulated and energy efficient so that you too can do your part […]
Winter is coming!
Or almost here. Soon Christmas will be over and January will be upon us with cold winds, damp air and endless amounts of rain for the next few months. Unsurprisingly it’s an expensive time of year for many homeowners who wind up spending more money than they should because their home is not energy […]
‘E’ is only the beginning, get ready for ‘C’
Grade ‘C’ for properties is only 4 years away.
So get ahead and get your energy efficiency improvements done now, as more than a third of landlords in England and Wales do not think they can achieve an Energy Performance Certificate ‘C’ rating on their properties – a target that is due to be set for them by the Government who wants to increase the requirement […]
The different types of Energy Performance Certificates
Find an Energy Performance Certificate
Did you know that the UK government allows you to check online whether a property as an active Energy Performance Certificate and all the information you need to get started is your postcode. Simply visit this web address: https://find-energy-certificate.digital.communities.gov.uk/find-a-certificate/type-of-property and enter your postcode after following the prompts. It’s a great service that will […]
Lockdown restrictions are easing so there’s never been a better time to…
Sell or let your home or property… With the increased freedom to move around coming soon to all parts of the united kingdom all of the indications for the property market are that it will be busy initially. Get ahead of the curve by getting your energy performance certificate ready to make the most of […]
What is an energy performance certificate?
My home’s a listed building, do I need an EPC?
Many people think that listed buildings are exempt from Energy Performance Certificates but this is not the case, EPC regulations do not state that listed buildings are exempt from the requirement to obtain EPCs but rather they are exempt “insofar as compliance with certain minimum energy performance requirements would unacceptably alter their character or appearance”. […]
Selling your home in the Pandemic?
We’ve all become familiar with lockdown restrictions in our neighbourhoods in the wake of the global pandemic, but what happens if you need to sell your house and how can you cope with viewings? In addition to current government advice, you need to do your best to self isolate and prevent people from unnecessarily visiting […]