How Much Does an EPC Cost in the UK?
How Much Does an EPC Cost in the UK? (2026 Guide) Understanding the cost of an EPC (Energy Performance Certificate) is essential if you are selling, renting, or managing a…
SAP Calculations for Conversions Process
SAP Calculations for Conversions – Step by Step Guide When converting an existing building into a home, one of the most important parts of your project is ensuring compliance with…
When Is Air Tightness Testing Required?
When Is Air Tightness Testing Required in the UK? If you’re building or converting a property in the UK, you may be legally required to carry out air tightness testing…
Reforming Energy Performance Certificates
Reforming Energy Performance Certificates Significant updates to energy assessment procedures are on the horizon, with the introduction of RdSAP version 10 (EPC Software) on 15 April 2024, and the proposed…
Mortgage Arrears Soar
Mortgage Arrears Soar Mortgage arrears soar. The recent surge in buy-to-let mortgage arrears has left agents and landlords pleading with the Bank of England. This alarming trend has created a…
Thermal Bridging
What is Thermal Bridging? Thermal bridging may sound like a technical term, but its impact on new builds is anything but dull. In fact, understanding and addressing thermal bridging is…
How Virtual Tours Can Improve Your Property Value
Looking for a new home is a marathon. Potential tenants/ buyers can easily spend hours scrolling through property search websites. However, they’ll quickly click off a property if they aren’t…
Spring Statement
What Does The Spring Statement Mean For Landlords & Tenants? With rising inflation, this Spring Statement from the Chancellor, Rishi Sunak, was eagerly awaited. However, it received mixed reviews, especially…
Pet Friendly Lets
The Demand For Pet-Friendly Lets And Their Impact On Landlords For many years, pet owners have struggled to find rental properties. Understandably, landlords can have reservations about having pets as…
Right To Rent Deadline Extension
Right To Rent Deadline Extension: How Does This Affect Landlords? At the height of the pandemic, the rules around Right to Rent changed. These were to minimise the need for…