1st April EPC Changes

Did you know that the Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards are updating on the 1st April 2020?

From that date you must not continue to let a property on an existing tenancy where the EPC rating is not a Band E or above.

At Bluewire we have experience of working with landlords to ensure that they get the best uplift in EPC rating possible for the lowest costs. The earlier you engage with us the easier it will be to provide you with some clear guidance based on the RdSAP data to improve your property.

Please don't rely solely on your electrician or gas engineer to guide your improvements as they may not, in our experience, give you an increase in your EPC rating.

Get in touch for a no obligation chat about you properties.

info@bluewirehub.co.uk

Find out more on the govt website

Landlords Information Evening

We have been invited to speak at Albion Sales and Lettings Landlords Information evening on Wednesday 17th October starting at 18:30 at Collingtree Park Northampton.

We will be covering two main topics on the evening;

What happens during a Legionella Risk Assessment.

During a legionella Risk Assessments some of the main areas that we are interested in are:

1. How is cold water fed to the property

Do I need a Legionella Risk Assessment?

The simple answer is yes you do!

The following is taken from the HSE website;

"The law states that if you are a landlord and rent out your property (or even a single room at home) you have legal responsibilities to ensure the health and safety of your tenant(s) by keeping that property safe and free from any hazards to the health of the occupiers.

The practical and proportionate application of health and safety law to landlords of domestic rental properties is that whilst there is a duty to assess the risk from exposure to Legionella to ensure the safety of their tenants, this does not require an in-depth, detailed assessment.