Wayne Church
Wayne Church
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24th December 2021
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EPC assessor since 2007 I have also worked for a utility as a fuel poverty advisor/energy specialist.
Registered with Property118.com
24th December 2021
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11
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EPC assessor since 2007 I have also worked for a utility as a fuel poverty advisor/energy specialist.
5th March 2026, 1 month ago
There is a worrying point to the changes to EPCs for landlords but also a small silver lining. Firstly the bad news is this statement from the HEM consultation. *** "The band boundary for a C rating should be set...
Read More →Reply to comment left by Ruth Pearson at 10/02/2025 - 14:02
Is there any secondary heating in there? It won't mention it on the EPC but an electric fire reduces the rating by 4-5pts, gas fires 2-3pts. If all the habitable rooms are heated by the CH.
Read More →Reply to comment left by Sam B at 24/01/2025 - 11:29
Reply to the comment left by Sam B at 24/01/2025 - 11:29Hi CWI has not been down graded, the most likely reason is the build date the assessor used. I suspect the original used a date post 1976 (this is...
Read More →Reply to comment left by Steve Arnold at 30/12/2024 - 17:02
If they are solid walled, then yes without insulation some will struggle to attain a band C. Cavity wall houses are much easier to improve. I tell my landlords & agents that the biggest & often easiest method of improving...
Read More →Reply to comment left by Jonathan Cocks at 31/05/2023 - 09:22
Reply to the comment left by Jonathan Cocks at 31/05/2023 - 09:22Hi HP servicing isn't something I have come across but I would suspect an annual service similar to a gas boiler service is something you would need to avoid...
Read More →Reply to comment left by Andrew Martin Harrington at 30/05/2023 - 12:30
Reply to the comment left by Andrew Martin Harrington at 30/05/2023 - 12:30Andrew that is simply incorrect, The average ASHP has a COP of around 2.6 (installed), so 260% efficiency. Any other electric heating is 100% efficient. Running any electric...
Read More →Reply to comment left by David Heal at 07/08/2022 - 09:15
Reply to the comment left by Seething Landlord at 07/08/2022 - 09:15Hi yes the database is the same one as for gas & oil boilers. If the model is in there you can select it the efficiency is reflected in...
Read More →Reply to comment left by Martin Harrington at 03/08/2022 - 23:39
Reply to the comment left by Martin Harrington at 03/08/2022 - 23:39Hi Martin this is not actually correct. Heat pumps score far better than electric boilers as they are far more efficient. A few years ago inputting a heat pump...
Read More →Reply to comment left by David Heal at 27/12/2021 - 23:55
Reply to the comment left by Seething Landlord at 27/12/2021 - 23:55Hi yes if we use the same set up 3 bed semi, water heater immersion* (25mm foam tank). With the older type storage heater the EPC score would be...
Read More →Reply to comment left by DSR DSR at 26/12/2021 - 12:32
EPC's need to change given the current drive is for zero emission's but care has to be taken that it does not significantly effect the tenant. A good example is electric heating, as you noted it is 100% efficient great...
Read More →24th December 2021, 4 years ago
Hi I posted this elsewhere but the 1st point may help you reach band C. GL Just a quick few tips for landlords regarding EPC's 1, my top tip is, if you have a property with a boiler & all...
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