September 20th, 2023
Rishi Sunak has announced that the government’s plans to amend EPC rating requirements for properties and ban gas boilers will be watered down for homeowners and landlords.
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has delivered a speech outlining the watering down of the government’s energy efficiency targets. These aimed to help achieve the government’s goal of Net Zero by 2050 – yet his speech suggests that plans to up the required EPC ratings for properties may now be scrapped and the plan to ban gas boilers […]
Read moreIn our first spotlight on the surrounding areas of Macclesfield, we featured Bollington, Sutton/Langley and Rainow. Now it’s the turn of gorgeous Gawsworth and prestigious Prestbury Villages. Let’s find out what you can expect as a prospective resident. Gawsworth Gawsworth is a charming, peaceful village on the eastern edge of the Cheshire plain. With a […]
Read moreMarch 22nd, 2023
Top spring cleaning tips to help sell your house
It’s the traditional season for spring cleaning. So, if you’re trying to sell your house, it’s a good time to see what you can do to make your home more attractive. Inside and out. You’d be surprised at how the little things can make a big difference as to whether you get the full market […]
Read moreFebruary 23rd, 2023
A spotlight on the surrounding areas of Macclesfield
Macclesfield is a great location to move to, as featured in last month’s article, 6 reasons to move to Macclesfield. But there are also some stunning surrounding villages, each with their own attractions. Let’s take a look at the reasons you might consider moving to some of them: Bollington A small, friendly town, with a […]
Read moreFebruary 17th, 2023
IS THE PRIVATE RENTED SECTOR READY FOR CHANGING EPC RULES?
From 2025, all newly-rented properties are expected to need an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C or above. How prepared are landlords for the change? As the cost of living rises, households are analysing energy bills more than ever before. With the government committing to net zero by 2050, there’s increasing pressure to make […]
Read moreFebruary 8th, 2023
Electrical Safety in Private Rented Properties
This article is all about the important topic of electrical safety in properties. A topic that I am passionate about and doesn’t get treated with the respect that it deserves. I take my role in property compliance very seriously, which is why I am a member of ARLA (Association of Residential Letting Agents) Propertymark, NRLA […]
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