Domestic Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) throughout Lincolnshire

Assure Compliance with Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES 2018)

As a landlord you’ll want to maintain your rental income, as well as the wellbeing of your tenants, by complying with Government legislation relating to residential lettings. With the introduction of MEES 2018, the proposed switch from fossil fuel, to electric heating, is imminent, but mind boggling. With a complete overhaul of the UK housing stock infrastructure planned for 2050!

Domestic CO2 Emissions & Global Warming

There are many conspiracy theories relating to global warming, but with much scientific proof, the Dirty Old Man of Europe (The UK) continues to churn out more CO2 emissions than our European neighbours, mainly due to our dependency on natural gas, and general ignorance, with other European countries decades ahead, in terms of recognising the global warming issue, and adapting to it. Aside from Global warming, the cost of energy has sky rocketed, along with inflation, and the cost of living, so, now more than ever it’s in everyone’s interest to try and insulate their homes, and reduce their dependence on heating.

Thankfully building regulations have caught up, and modern properties are far more energy efficient than those of the past, saving consumers money on Energy bills. But, for those of us who aren’t fortunate enough to reside in a modern, energy efficient home, the enthesis is on upgrading and insulting them, to prevent heat loss, before updating other measures.

The solution – The Big 6 Energy Suppliers Funding Schemes

The UK rental market is now bigger than ever, and for some the cost of renting makes buying a property a pipe dream. The government is aware of this, hence the emphasis on landlords to make their assets more energy efficient. In response to this the government tasked the big 6 energy suppliers to provide funding for Energy Efficient Measures, such as Cavity wall insulation, External/Internal wall insulation, Room in roof insulation, Replacement boilers, and Solar panels etc, to those who meet the criteria (generally, tenants or homeowners who don’t the minimum income threshold).

These funding schemes not only benefit occupants, but also landlords who’s tenants are on low income, as their assets receive free, normally costly upgrades, adding further value to their property’s. Unfortunately though, these scheme are eagerly anticipated by those in the energy and building sectors, and funding often quickly becomes exhausted. Contact us for further information.