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February 20th, 2025
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…
February 13th, 2025
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…
February 11th, 2025
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)…
January 29th, 2025
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…
December 11th, 2024
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…
December 11th, 2024
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…
December 11th, 2024
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…
December 11th, 2024
Ella Somerset, Sava LearnerChristopher Moran AssocRICS, Sava Graduate and Director, Christopher Moran Residential Surveying In this article, Sava learner Ella Somerset shares her experience of a day out with Specialist Asbestos Inspector Jim…
December 11th, 2024
December 9th, 2024
Nuclear energy sparks intense debate with supporters lauding its potential and detractors raising safety and environmental concerns. This article aims to dispel common myths about nuclear power, highlight its strengths, and examine its…