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Rishi Sunak is expected to announce an extension to the Stamp Duty concession in the budget on the 3rd March. The much anticipated announcement should see the 0% rate on property under £500k etxended into June.

In accordance with Governement  Regulations, EPCs remain a legal requirement for all property sales and lettings in England

Following the chancellor -Rishi Sunak announcements, Homeowners and Landlords will be eligible for vouchers worth up to £5,000 towards the cost of energy efficient home improvements.

In accordance with Government guidlelines updated on the 13th May,  our Surveyors and EPC assessors are now free to visit properties to carry out surveys. We have adopted the government guidance for working in other people’s homes and all public health guidance on social distancing will be followed. 

During these exceptional times we are pleased to confirm that we will continue to provide Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) throughtout England and Wales.

With the Minimum Energy Efficiency Standard now in effect, Banks and Commercial Lenders are asking borrowers to provide commercial EPCs to ensure that their security is not dimished by a property failing to meet the MEES of E rating. 

The MEES will be in full effect from April 2018 and will mean that Landlords in the private rental sector will need to acheive a minimum of E rating in order to legally rent their property.

If you are an Installer to the Solar PV, RHI or ECO sector, EPC Choice can meet your entire requirement for bulk EPCs and associated documentation.

This guidance document is for ROO-FIT generators and FIT licensees and explains the impact of the pause to the scheme that takes effect from 15 January 2016 and lasts until 7 February 2016 (inclusive). This is the final version which incorporates feedback from stakeholders, following on from the draft that was published on 17 December 2015.

The Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) has softened plans to slash support for domestic solar and wind power schemes, after more than 100,000 people around the world raised concerns that the popular feed-in tariff scheme was poised to close.

This guide will help you clarify the application process and prepare in advance. It will also give you pointers on how to avoid some of the main pitfalls that can cause delay.

The Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) has sought to clarify details over when changes to the feed-in tariff will come into force, including specific details relating to the statutory instrument.

George Osborne has today announced the next wave of the government's green energy policy reforms, unveiling plans to revamp key energy efficiency and renewable heat programmes in a bid to curb costs while still reducing carbon emissions.

Renewable heat systems, such as biomass boilers and heat pumps, will have to offer an improved "consumer experience" in future if the UK is to successfully slash carbon emissions from the heat sector.

By 2030 it is hoped that every household in the UK will benefit from Smart Meters - these are the newest type of energy meters that give you near real time information on your homes energy consumption. 

This guidance document provides an overview of the FIT scheme, its eligibility criteria and explains the process of seeking accreditation and preliminary accreditation.

More people will enjoy a warmer home for less thanks to the third release from the Green Deal Home Improvement Fund (GDHIF) worth up to £70 million.

The launch of the FiT Scheme in 2010 has seen 568,612 FIT installations accredited with the magical mark now reached

The government’s flagship energy efficiency scheme, Green Deal, has seen a £24 million fund that offers householders cash for taking out solid wall insulation has been exhausted in just a day.

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