Protect tenants from eviction for six years after EPC improvements – call
3 years ago | 24 comments
How can I get my EPC from E to C?
12:01 AM, 8th August 2023, 3 years ago
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Hello, I own a 1900 solid brick small workers’ cottage. It’s been fully renovated, new roof, new DG and electric heaters with no mains gas. My EPC is currently an E.
I ask the assessor if I put in mains gas central heating how many points would my EPC increase by. He said he couldn’t tell me!!!! So I am now wondering if the assessor doesn’t have a clue, then how are we, the public meant to?!
What’s the point of doing any upgrades if I cannot get a guaranteed EPC C rating? Will most of the houses in the country predating 1900 ever get to a C without having to spend £30k min. Looks like I’m offloading the house if I can’t find any assured answers from officials.
Any suggestions greatly appreciated,
Helen
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Member Since March 2023 - Comments: 22
1:01 PM, 28th August 2023, About 3 years ago
Reply to the comment left by Helen at 28/08/2023 – 12:23
I am not sure if that’s allowed or not. I notice on the EPC there is a section to declare an interest so it might be,
My advice would be
Get a different assessor and work with them when they are there to point out what knowledge you have. If they are not told they wont do any exploration. Also, if you believe e.g. a wall is insulated, but is hidden, ask them about how you could prove its insulated, they should allow you to expose a small part so he can measure it. Ask him what steps he thinks you should take to get a better score for the best money, don’t just rely on the standard advice on the EPC. In your case it might be high retention electric heaters and dual tariff. Ask him to do a dry run first without recording it on the register. You might have to pay him twice for this but cheaper than carrying out work that might not help.
Go for an assessor with more than just the basic qualifications, the course can be done in a couple of days online so you want someone with proper knowledge. Again youll pay a little more but worth it.
I think I will do the course as well anyway.
Member Since June 2023 - Comments: 188
1:12 PM, 28th August 2023, About 3 years ago
Reply to the comment left by Castle at 28/08/2023 – 13:01
Sell up
Contact you MP to tell him you will not be voting for him at next election unless Gove changes his anti Landlord policies
Member Since June 2023 - Comments: 188
2:30 PM, 28th August 2023, About 3 years ago
Reply to the comment left by AlanR at 08/08/2023 – 15:18
Contact you MP to tell him you will not be voting for him at next election unless Gove changes his anti Landlord policies
Member Since June 2023 - Comments: 188
2:30 PM, 28th August 2023, About 3 years ago
Reply to the comment left by Darren Burrows at 12/08/2023 – 07:59
Contact you MP to tell him you will not be voting for him at next election unless Gove changes his anti Landlord policies
Member Since June 2023 - Comments: 188
2:32 PM, 28th August 2023, About 3 years ago
Reply to the comment left by Castle at 24/08/2023 – 21:58
Contact you MP to tell him you will not be voting for him at next election unless Gove changes his anti Landlord policies
Member Since January 2020 - Comments: 93
3:26 PM, 28th August 2023, About 3 years ago
Reply to the comment left by Russell Cartner at 28/08/2023 – 14:32
Our MP is not standing at next election. He’s well past his sell by date!
Member Since June 2023 - Comments: 188
3:28 PM, 28th August 2023, About 3 years ago
Reply to the comment left by Pete England – PaTMa Property Management at 28/08/2023 – 15:26
Email that idiot Gove
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10:03 PM, 6th September 2023, About 3 years ago
Join the local Lodge.