19/08/2021
After a year of effort, putting energy efficiency at the heart of every decision, we’ve taken a 19th century property riddled with drafts, damp and zero insulation and not only got it onto the EPC Energy Rating scale, but driven it up three levels to a ‘D’.
On the face of it that might not sound too impressive but given the walls are solid, the loft space is a room and the floors were laid straight on the earth, this is a fantastic result and takes the house one band higher than the minimum requirement for letting!
With government regulations likely to change in the next few years meaning that a ‘D’ Rating is probably going to be the minimum required for ongoing lettings, this has secured the future of the building as part of the available housing pool, potentially for decades to come.
Might we add solar panels and air-source heat pumps in the future, who knows? But one thing’s for sure: when our very first tenant moves in on 1st September we will take their feedback on the initial year of their residency and understand how the house performs in the real world.
First things first though: we need to make sure the new kitchen, bathroom, sinks, shower, heating and hot water work as expected during their first week; watch this space for more updates... 🥳
If the property is rated F or G, it cannot be let, unless an exemption has been registered. You can read guidance for landlords on the regulations and exemptions.
