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Laurence Holmes

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Given that the Government will be implementing its proposals ('consultation' is merely a smokescreen to demonstrate democratic principles that no longer exist in this country), what I could really do with is a guide that explains in layman's terms (forgive me - I only hold a first class masters degree from a red brick university) what exactly we need to do to get our properties to the magic 'C' rating. I have been through the consultation document and note the 'fabric first' approach, however, when it comes to looking at the EPC for the rental property that I own - currently D rated - the recommendation to achieve the minimum sap rating for 'C' requires the installation of the following: 1. Internal or external wall insulation 2. Floor installation (suspended floor) 3 Heating controls (thermostatic radiator valves) 4 Solar water heating The average cost (as of July 2019 when the EPC was conducted) for these measures is £16,400 according to the indicative lower and upper-end figures quoted. If I really wanted to push the boat out (e.g. to get a 'C79' sap score), I could install solar photovoltaic panels at a cost of between £3,500 and £5,500). The way the EPC is worded suggests that all of these measures would need to be installed just to get to a C79 score. This begs the question as to what on earth one would need to do to get the house up to a EPC A or B rating - cover it it in bubble wrap? It also seems to me that if the Government does indeed apply its proposed cost cap of £10,000, then even allowing for inflation (why they ask whether they should apply this is beyond me - of course they will), won't the cost of said installations render a part-exemption and therefore the property being unable to achieve a 'C' rating in any event? If anyone on here could enlighten me I would be eternally grateful. As I have just purchased the property in question, redecorated and re-carpeted it, my own sap rating must surely be 10/10. Silly me for not seeing this one coming.

From: Laurence Holmes 15 October 2020 17:03 PM

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