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July 31st, 2025

RdSAP – A Potted History 

The Milton Keynes Energy Cost Index (MKECI) was introduced in 1983 and was the predecessor to the current energy ratings. The MKECI was followed by the National Home Energy Rating (NHER) in 1990…

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July 16th, 2025

What is RdSAP 10? 

RdSAP 10 is the latest version of RdSAP used for producing Energy Performance Certificates for existing dwellings from 15th June 2025.  The RdSAP 10 update, using the latest SAP 10.2 methodology, aims to…

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May 14th, 2025

RdSAP 10 Coming In June: Here’s 10 Changes To Know Before Launch

Government is currently working on an RdSAP update (RdSAP 10), which they aim to be available for use by 15th June 2025. The RdSAP 10 update aims to deliver more accurate energy efficiency…

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February 20th, 2025

Debunking Myths: Is Hydrogen the Answer?

The Government has stated that electric heat pumps, powered by a decarbonised electricity grid, are its ‘preferred mass-market solution’ for zero-carbon home heating in the UK. Accordingly, the next edition of Part L…

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February 13th, 2025

MEES Explained: The Changing Landscape of Energy Efficiency Standards for Landlords

Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) The Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) are Government regulations aimed at improving energy efficiency in privately rented properties. Since 2018, MEES have applied to new tenancies in the…

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February 11th, 2025

Understanding Condensation: What Is It and Why Does It Matter?

The first thing to understand when considering condensation in homes (and indeed damp in general) is that water, in all its forms (as a liquid, as water vapour and sometimes as a solid)…

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January 29th, 2025

Debunking Myths: Electric Vehicle Charging

As electric vehicles (EVs) become more common, misinformation about EV charging and home chargepoints continues to spread. This article dispels some common myths about EV charging. Myth 1: My Home’s Electrical System Can’t…

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December 11th, 2024

The Fundamentals of Passivhaus

Samuel Lott, BSc (Hons) MSc, Data Consultant (Energy), SavaDr Neil Cutland MInstP, Special Projects Director, Sava In this article, Sam Lott and Neil Cutland explain the fundamentals of Passivhaus. This article is an…

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December 11th, 2024

Navigating the 2023 RICS Red Book UK National Supplement

FIONA HAGGETT BSc (Hons) FRICS, Sava Trainer IntroductionIn the ever-evolving landscape of property valuation, the RICS Red Book stands as a crucial guide for professionals in the field. The latest iteration is the…

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December 11th, 2024

Davies v Bridgend County Borough Council [2024] SC

The Supreme Court overturns a Court of Appeal ruling on damages for diminution in value of property Carrie de Silva LLB (Hons) MA, Visiting Professor, Harper Adams University, and Sava Trainer In this…

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