In recent years, the concept of sustainability has become increasingly important in all aspects of our lives, including the management of rental properties. The Scottish Government has set out targets for landlords to ensure their properties meet a certain standard of energy efficiency by the end of 2028, so it’s a good idea to start …
Read more >Image Source: Freepik Energy costs are steadily rising. At the same time, environmental awareness is also becoming increasingly valuable. Therefore, modern society is moving more and more towards the use of the latest energy-efficient technologies. This is done in order to reduce resource consumption and CO2 emissions, i.e. minimise the negative impact on the ecosystem. …
Read more >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 …
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