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23/05/2022

An Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) is required whenever a new building is constructed, or an existing building is sold or rented out.

An EPC is a measure of the energy efficiency performance of a building and is rated from band A – G, with A representing the best performance. The EPC ratings correspond to a range of SAP ratings from 1 – 100, with 100 being the best. It is possible, therefore, to give a dwelling an EPC rating based on the SAP rating.

The image below shows the bands A – G and corresponding SAP ratings in brackets. The first two columns show the number and percentage of Preston’s private sector stock falling into each of the EPC ratings bands. The third column shows the comparable figures for the private sector stock in England.

The estimated average SimpleSAP for the private sector stock in Preston is 61 which corresponds to an EPC rating of D. The number of private sector dwellings with an EPC rating below band E is estimated to be 2,327 (4.6%). Compared to the England figure, Preston has a slightly lower proportion of dwellings in all
the bands except band D.

21/05/2022

It can be more challenging to sell or mortgage or your home if it has a low EPC rating.

At Matt Buys Houses we can help you assess what it could be worth post retrofit that will bring your property into the 21st Century and make it a much more desirable proposition for home owners or tenants in the future.

We even have investors ready to purchase or renovate your property to help you get a better deal than say just auctioning it off.

Retrofit refers to the upgrading of a building to
to ensure it is well adapted for a changing climate. This involves repair, renovation, refurbishment and restoration.

Individual benefits include:
Fuel cost savings
Reduced carbon emissions
Improved mental health
Increase in property values

Community benefits include:
Crime rate reduction
Lower costs to the NHS
Job creation
Reduced reliance on overseas energy supply
Healthy living environment

The UKs 30 million homes account for more than 21% of the country's carbon emissions !!

To ensure the UK remains on track to reach "NET ZERO" by 2050, all homes must achieve an EPC rating of 'C' or above. Most homes, however, fall within band 'D' or lower.

This is going to be a massive undertaking over the coming decades.

Retrofi t is the introduction of new materials, products and technologies into an existing building to reduce the energy needed to occupy that building. Retr...

14/04/2022

When the money gets tighter, it reduces the options for people to refinance elsewhere.

So many people facing difficulties with money right now and this move (however sensible it may seem) may mean more people face having to sell because they can’t get a better rate.

If you need help, don’t wait.

Reach out.

Biggest home loans squeeze for a decade

Brokers have warned that soaring energy bills, tax rises, and the surging cost of goods have prompted banks to tighten their mortgage affordability tests.

29/03/2022

£500 CASH for you !!

If you know anybody who's looking to sell you can refer them to us and if we buy their house WE WILL PAY YOU £500 CASH !!!

OR

If you're looking to sell your house then please get in touch.