At a recent Share conference, an expert from one of the country’s leading property management companies highlighted their concerns of the time and costs implications to all of those involved in the remediation of the health and safety issues in buildings. It was evident from the presentation that all building owners and landlords, whether they …
Read more >The Scottish Government has just published their latest consultation on the question of energy efficiency in homes (including the Private Rented Sector) as a precursor to the proposed Heat in Building Bill to create a ‘Heat in Building Standard’ for Scotland. The consultation outlines the Scottish Government’s intentions regarding addressing greenhouse gas emissions to address …
Read more >In Scotland, Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) were first introduced in The Energy Performance of Buildings (Scotland) Regulations 2008 in response to an EU directive that aimed to reduce the amount of energy used by buildings in EU states. But to what extent does this influence the decisions of homebuyers, property investors, and tenants? The housing …
Read more >Whether you’re feeling the pinch of the current cost of living crisis or want to do more to fight the climate emergency, it’s time to start thinking about how to save energy at home during the summer. According to the Energy Saving Trust, more than half of the energy bill for a typical Scottish household …
Read more >Landlords, have you considered installing a new gas boiler in your rental property? Old, inefficient boilers are costly to run and to maintain, damaging to your property’s EPC rating, and more importantly, could pose a threat to your tenants’ health. Installing a new gas central heating boiler in your rental property offers huge benefits, ensuring …
Read more >We have all witnessed domestic energy bills rising sharply since last year, which is seriously impacting household budgets in every part of the country. Despite the government’s recent announcement that the planned Energy Price Guarantee increase of 20% will now be delayed until July, keeping the cap at £2,500, there is not knowing what will …
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