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The ECO4 Scheme: Transforming Properties and Maximising Value

by Industry ExpertsBuilding Works 3 April 20257 April 2025No Comments

Over the past few months, I’ve been working on implementing ECO4-funded improvements across some of our properties, and it’s been an eye-opening experience. The ECO4 scheme is a government-backed initiative designed to reduce carbon emissions while helping landlords and tenants benefit from free or heavily subsidised energy efficiency upgrades. It’s not just about insulation and …

Decent Homes Standard: An Expert Guide For Landlords

by Industry ExpertsBuilding Works 31 March 202531 March 2025No Comments

For the first time, a Decent Homes Standard (DHS) will be introduced into the private rented sector as part of the government’s efforts to tackle unsafe and substandard housing conditions. This move is expected to improve living conditions and create safer homes for tenants across England. The urgency of this shift becomes evident when considering …