Tag Archives: energy

How to Improve the Energy Efficiency of Your Property

Posted on September 6, 2010 by Rachel

If you’re read the news regarding the new legislation coming into force in 2012 for Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) and want to get your investment properties up to scratch in advance, then here are some ways in which you can … Continue reading →

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Energy Efficiency Ratings Will Become Compulsory for Property Sales

Posted on August 20, 2010 by Rachel

As of 2012, all house sale ads in the UK will have to publish details of energy efficiency ratings. Currently, anyone selling a property in the UK is required to have an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) before they put the … Continue reading →

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Preparing to Let Your Property: Getting an Energy Performance Certificate

Posted on March 20, 2010 by Rachel

Finding and buying the right investment property for your needs may seem like hard work, but it doesn’t stop there. Before you’re able to start renting it out, there are various rules and regulations you need to adhere to and … Continue reading →

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Rental Property Energy Efficiency Plans Revealed

Posted on March 8, 2010 by Rachel

The energy performance and energy efficiency of properties has become a key concern, but if new government proposals go ahead, landlords could be stopped from letting badly insulated properties.  According to the latest strategy plan from the Department of Energy … Continue reading →

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Time to check your boilers – boiler scrappage scheme details revealed

Posted on January 13, 2010 by Rachel

It’s time to get checking the boilers in your rental properties, as full details of the new government boiler scrappage scheme have been announced. The Chancellor first put forward the idea of a boiler scrappage scheme in his pre-budget report … Continue reading →

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