Wales has the highest number of homes with an EPC rating less than E, according to new research, most of which are in the more rural areas of Gwynedd, Anglesey and Ceredigion. A study by Rentround.com revealed that Gwynedd also has the fewest number of properties with an EPC rating of A-C. Government target While […]
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Make it ‘E’ or Higher!
EPC’s should be at grade ‘E’ or Higher! Since April 1st 2020, most rental properties in Wales should have an Energy Performance Certificate displaying a rating of E or higher. If this is not the case, the property is likely failing to meet the Minimum Energy Efficiency Standard requirements set by the UK Government. […]
Energy Bill Shock
What Are EPCs? The EPC or Energy Performance Certificate is a building’s official energy efficiency rating. The ratings range from A – the best – down to G – least efficient. If you are buying or selling a home on the market, then an EPC must be included in the sale documents, in addition […]
Save some future money by investing in your home’s energy efficiency now!
The energy bill gap between the most and least eco-friendly homes will widen to £3,250 a YEAR in the wake of energy price hikes set to occur this week. This is because Ofgem is increasing energy price caps by 54% on 1 April in response to wholesale costs increasing in the wake of the conflict […]
Halifax says 15 million homes could need energy efficiency improvements by 2035…
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 […]
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 […]