by GHomesUsrAdmn | Oct 7, 2025 | Grants & Funding, Households, Landlords
If you’re struggling with high energy bills or living in a draughty, hard-to-heat home, you may be eligible for free or subsidised home upgrades through the government’s ECO4 scheme, including a special route called ECO Flex. But what are these schemes, and who...
by GHomesUsrAdmn | Sep 17, 2025 | Heating, Households, Landlords
When the temperature drops and your heating won’t come on, it’s easy to worry that something serious has gone wrong. But before you pick up the phone or assume the worst, there are a few simple checks you can make at home. Often, the issue is something small and easy...
by GHomesUsrAdmn | Sep 11, 2025 | Energy Bills & Meters, Households, Landlords, Solar & Battery
If you’ve had solar panels (and possibly a battery) installed at home, you could be earning money by selling any extra electricity you generate back to the grid. This is done through the Smart Export Guarantee (SEG). But the process of signing up can feel confusing,...
by GHomesUsrAdmn | Sep 11, 2025 | Energy Efficiency at Home, Energy Regulations & Standards, Households, Landlords
If you’re a landlord in Lancashire, you’ll already know that every rental property must have an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC). But many local landlords tell us they aren’t always sure what the certificate really means – or how useful it is when planning...
by GHomesUsrAdmn | Sep 11, 2025 | Energy Regulations & Standards, Landlords
Energy efficiency is no longer just a “bonus” for landlords – it’s a legal requirement that’s tightening over the next few years. The Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) govern which rental properties can legally be let, and they’re central to improving...
