Monthly Archives: May 2018

On April 1^st new Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards were introduced, meaning that around 400,000 homes across England and Wales may be rendered unlettable because they waste too much energy.  The new standards say that all commercial and residential rental properties must achieve a rating of Grade E on Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) for any new lettings or lease renewals issued after this date.  Any residential properties on existing tenancies must become compliant by 1st April 2020, while commercial properties must meet them by 1^st April 2023.  

Hard to Heat

The revised legislation, originating from The Energy Act 2011, intends for all properties that are hard to heat -  whether through poor insulation, draughty or damp conditions -.

Spring is the time when many homeowners start their home improvement plans. Regardless of what the housing market is doing, people want homes they can be proud of and this often starts at the entrance.  Creating a grand entranceway to a home is becoming increasing popular and according to property experts they are now a “must” to add kerb appeal and style to a property.  Going beyond the extensive choice of composite door styles and colours available, many are painting their door frames to match the door to ‘make the door look bigger and more handsome’.

But, don’t forget about the humble back door!

Often a neglected part of the home, when creating a grand entrance at.