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Back in October 2019, MHCLG consulted on a Future Homes Standard (FHS) for England proposing a new Part L and F that would be an interim step towards a FHS in 2025. The intention was homes built to the FHS would have CO2 emissions 75-80% lower than those built to current Building Regulation standards. The outcome suggests that the interim will be 31% better than current standard with an intent to implement this in 2021.
MHCLG has issued a new ‘Future Buildings Standard consultation’ which builds on the Future Homes Standard by setting out energy and ventilation standards for non-domestic buildings (L2), existing homes (L1b) and to mitigate against overheating in residential buildings and also some extra questions on outcomes generated from the previous consultation. As before the intent is to have new regulations (interim) proposed “from 2021 and onwards” on the journey to 2025. Its scope consists of: Non-domestic
Elmhurst has received confirmation that the Energy Efficiency (Domestic Private Rented Property) Regulations in Scotland will be delayed in light of the ongoing situation with Covid-19. In December, the Scottish Government provided a brief update regarding the regulations which highlighted their intentions to introduce them in April 2021. However, the current national situation has resulted in a change to this plan. Scottish Government has stated: "Following a ministerial discussion, and in light of the ongoing
The property sector was delighted when Rishi Sunak announced a temporary reduction in Stamp duty in July 2020, which was quickly followed by similar announcements relating to Land and Buildings Transaction Tax in Scotland and Land Transaction Tax in Wales. Whilst Covid restrictions are still at their highest levels since May, and infections and sadly deaths are peaking, the light at the end of the tunnel is the three approved vaccinations which are being rolled
Elmhurst has submitted its response to the Department for Business Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS) consultation which looks at improving the energy performance of privately rented homes in England and Wales. As with all consultations Elmhurst reflected on the questions posed by the consultation and created a draft response before Christmas in order to stimulate debate amongst our expert members as well as other housing and energy professionals within the industry. We listened to all
Following announcements made yesterday, both England and Scotland have introduced a new national lockdown from today (January 5th). Although this lockdown is very similar to the one imposed back in March, the property market (commercial and residential), this time, will remain open. With the property market open this means that people looking to move home will be able to both continue with planned moves and view new properties to move into in the future. Those
SAP is short for Standard Assessment Procedure and refers to the set of government guidelines around energy ratings for new homes. A SAP assessor is a professional who ensures your building complies with the latest SAP guidelines and procedures. What does a SAP assessor do? It is a SAP assessor’s job to provide support and help you through the energy efficiency of building a new home. SAP assessors often work on a project from the early
Back in September the Government in Wales published its 'Tackling Fuel Poverty 2020 -2035' consultation in which it outlined its plans to take households out of fuel poverty. Elmhurst applauded the Welsh government for taking a fresh view but warned of the dangers of focussing just on heating and assuming that measurement can be a panacea. Read Elmhurst's response to Tackling Fuel Poverty 2020-2025 Elmhurst published our initial views and sought input from members. This
The Department for Business Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS) launched a consultation which looks at improving the energy performance of privately rented homes in England and Wales. The deadline to respond is now the 8th January 2021. As with all consultations, Elmhurst reflected on the questions posed by the consultation and created a draft response in order to stimulate debate amongst our expert members as well as other housing and energy professionals within the industry.
The Government has announced a press release on the long awaited ‘Energy White Paper’, which aims to set out plans for a clean energy system and green jobs, to build back greener. The Government state the headlines as: Government sets out historic plans to clean up our energy system and keep bills affordable as we transition to net zero Energy White Paper will unleash a green economic recovery by supporting up to 220,000 jobs over
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