I am in the process of buying an old terraced house with the intention of renting it out.
The EPC is dreadful "G" which means I cant rent it out until its improved.
I could do with suggestions as to how to improve the EPC.
Although I believe that the loft has since had insulation...
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Reply to Improving EPCYou should be aware that EPC assessors are awkward about recognising improvements that they can't see.
Thus loft insulation is a good idea, as is a new boiler & energy saving bulbs. Maybe ask neighbour what they had done, and who their assessor is.
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Not sure there is any solution to this problem, but maybe someone will have a suggestion:
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Reply to Tenants don't understand E7I have replaced storage heaters with electric radiators - yet tenant (& Utility companies) want to have the property on E7! The trouble is they hear 'electric heating' & assume 'storage heater' & they hear 'economy' and think 'cheap'! Not only do many tenants not know how to use their heating...13-02-2019, 11:54 AM
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Reply to Tenants don't understand E7(Stone age,bronze age,iron age, ...........).
This is the internet age - I want it NOW.
Of course there is a price for that.12-02-2019, 22:05 PM -
Reply to Tenants don't understand E7Ha ha. But you have to charge the thing in the first place....
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Reply to Tenants don't understand E7He was following the instructions - you have to wait until evening before turning the boost control up!...12-02-2019, 21:52 PM
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Hiya this is my first post on this forum, it looks like a great resource, I'm looking forward to reading more.
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Reply to Draughty Home For 4 YearsFollow the landlord's reporting repair process and if that fails complaints process & if still unhappy Shelter's advice on their website.
Do you have landlord's written permission to do what you've done?11-02-2019, 11:25 AM -
Reply to Tenants don't understand E7E7 is a wonderful pairing with solar panels... Get Solar on the roof, as much as will fit.
'Free' electricity in the daytime when the sun shines, cheap electricity at night with E7.
Win Win
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