If you are replacing an old gas boiler in a one- or two-bed flat, an electric boiler is the cheapest and quickest thing to fit. It is also usually the most expensive heating to run, and in a rented flat the tenant pays that bill. Whether an electric boiler for a rental property makes sense … Read more
If you are working out how to get a rental property to EPC C, the order of the work matters more than any single upgrade. Heating is usually the most expensive item on the list, and on many properties it is not needed to reach the band. Fabric work and a corrected certificate can close … Read more
If you are planning an airtight home, you will be offered MVHR with a heat pump as a package. The two do work well together, but they do different jobs. MVHR (mechanical ventilation with heat recovery) takes heat out of the air leaving the house and puts it into the fresh air coming in. The … Read more
Most new-build plots end up with an air source heat pump. It costs less to install, needs no groundworks, and fits on any plot where the outdoor unit can sit a sensible distance from the neighbours. Ground source is the better choice on a smaller number of sites, and you can only tell which kind … Read more
If you are building your own home and the Future Homes Standard applies from March 2027, the heating decision comes earlier than most people expect. The system you choose affects how thick your floor build-up is, where the cylinder sits, what size radiators or underfloor loops you need, and what your electricity supply has to … Read more
