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 …
Read more >The rental market is changing and buy-to-let landlords have noticed the growing demand for eco-friendly properties. The green credentials of a property are increasingly important to tenants and when you’re making an investment decision, it should be taken into consideration. Higher rental yields With more people returning to city centres, there’s competition among tenants to …
Read more >Energy bill crisis The impact of global events on our energy supply and the cost to use it are making headlines on a daily basis. Governments have introduced initiatives to help householders out, yet there are still distressing stories of people having to choose between heating and eating and some startling figures relating to energy …
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