If you’re in the process of buying a home, one of the items on your to-do list will be to book in a Building Survey. But is this really necessary? After all, there’s already so much on your plate, from choosing your soft furnishings, to filling out jargon-heavy forms! For many, building surveys might just seem like an extra, unnecessary, and avoidable cost. But for many new homeowners, however, they could end up saving you thousands down the road in repair work. With this in mind, what does a survey actually consist of, and why is it so important? What […]
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As people continue to look for new ways to maximise their home’s energy efficiency, it’s no surprise that commercial EPC ratings have become an increasingly important consideration. After all, they provide homeowners and developers alike with vital information surrounding the building’s overall energy performance. With this, areas in which energy efficiency can be improved are identified, assisting with government compliance, all whilst reducing bills. But what does this all mean? What are Commercial EPC Ratings? If you weren’t already aware, EPC stands for ‘Energy Performance Certificate’. Essentially, these certificates provide an indication of how much energy a property uses and […]