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Get a free EPC rating with Skipton Building Society
Are you a homeowner or landlord looking to improve your property’s energy efficiency? Skipton Building Society’s free EPC Plus offer is a great opportunity. Available to members, this service provides a free Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) assessment conducted by Vibrant, a professional energy assessor. An EPC is essential for anyone renting or selling a property, providing a rating from A (most efficient) to G (least efficient), alongside actionable recommendations to lower energy costs.
For landlords, having a good EPC rating is especially important as UK regulations now require rental properties to have a minimum EPC rating of ‘E’. Skipton’s EPC Plus can help landlords meet these legal requirements while also improving the property’s overall appeal to potential tenants. The service includes a personalized report outlining practical improvements that could save you money in the long …
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How I got £200 by switching to E.ON Next
My gas and electric bills are scary! Finding ways to cut down on energy costs is a top priority for many households, so my recent transition to E.ON Next have given me £200 so far and hopefully will help me to save more too on my energy. Here are three ways this energy provider is keeping more money in my pocket.
- A generous £100 smart meter incentive:
One of the standout features that drew me to E.ON Next was their enticing £100 incentive for installing a smart meter. Beyond the environmental benefits of smart meters, E.ON Next’s commitment to rewarding customers for embracing this technology showcases a dedication to both sustainability and customer satisfaction.
Not only does the smart meter provide real-time insights into my energy consumption, but it also came with a significant financial …
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Energy price cap increase – how to save money
Saving money on energy costs in the UK, especially with the energy price cap has increased, requires a combination of smart habits and making informed choices. Here are some tips to help you save money on your energy bills:
Switch providers:
Regularly compare energy prices and consider switching to a cheaper provider. The price cap sets a limit on how much a unit of energy can cost, but it doesn’t cap your total bill. Switching to a cheaper tariff can still save you money. I am with E.on and they are offering £50 under the price cap. Try to understand your energy tariff. Some tariffs offer lower rates during off-peak hours. If your lifestyle allows, consider shifting your energy usage to these times. Some energy providers offer free energy audits. Take advantage of these to …
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Save money now by changing your energy provider
Household energy usage is soaring with everyone at home during the lockdown meaning higher bills are on their way. But anyone who has not switched their energy provider in the last 12 months is likely to be able to make big savings by switching to a better deal.
A comparison site may give you some good information on what options are available, but you still have to choose which new tariff you think is best for you and then make the switch yourself – which is not much fun and takes time.
So, if you want to save but can’t fact the hassle or confusion of trying to do it yourself, go to www.flipper.co.uk and subscribe to their energy auto-switching service.
It’s a simple process and free to sign up. Flipper search the market for …
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David vs Goliath: can Homebox take on the major comparison giants
On the face of it, major comparison sites provide consumers with all the information they need to quickly determine which company is offering the best value when it comes to utilities like energy and broadband. Here we look at whether these websites really do offer the best deal and if they are all they’re cracked up to be.
Big name providers, such as Confused.com and Compare the Market, only host half the available suppliers, meaning consumers are not being shown the best tariffs available. If we take energy as an example, the average comparison site hosts just 30 suppliers, when there are over 70 operating in the UK.
Comparison site giants give prominence in their search results to firms offering the biggest referral commission, pocketing vast sums of money and misleading consumers in the process …
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Review of The Martin Lewis Money show
I watched last night’s show, the first in the new series, and thought I would share what I learnt:
- Switch your energy tariffs now – for a typical usage rate of £1,060 , you could switch to a fixed deal of £820. If you want longer term security, Martin mentioned the standard two year fix from isupply at £870. You can also pick a tariff no matter how much you use – Green Star unlimited usage comes in at £1050, perfect for people who are too scared to put their heating on, as they know the price is fixed no matter how long they use it.
- It’s easy to switch – five punters easily switched on the show. Paul who’d been with British Gas with 37 years, because it’s a trusted big name could save
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Get ready for colder weather – with a sheep
While I hope that we have an Indian Summer (today is gorgeous), I am also planning for the colder months. One thing I will do is get the chimney cleaned and after that I will use my Chimney Sheep – a thick pad of soft grey felt – for no more draughts and no more getting covered in soot.
I got the product last year and the design and quality of the chimney sheep really impressed me.It has proved to be a great alternative to balloons that stop drafts in the chimney.
Our house has always been draughty around the fire place…essentially an open hole straight from the roof to the living room. Previous attempts to reduce the draught hadn’t really worked and I know that inflatable balloons popped easily or deflated over time. I …
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British Gas customers to get free electricity at weekends – FreeTime
British Gas is planning to offer free electricity for up to eight hours at weekends to two million customers who have smart meters installed.
Customers will be able to choose to use the free power either on Saturday or Sunday, between 9am and 5pm. This initiative could save customers around £60 a year.
However, when looking at comparison sites, it may still not be the cheapest deal on the market, so shopping around is still recommended.
As only 2.4 million British Gas customers have smart meters, most won’t be eligible immediately. Dual fuel customers with British Gas smart meters already installed will be able to take up the deal, as well as anyone else who wants a smart meter and is able to have one installed. The average dual fuel bill will be £1,001, based …
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BillHub launches to simplify spliting and managing shared bills
Free-to-use utility billing service, BillHub has launched in the UK. It is designed to allow housemates – from students to young professionals – to split all their monthly bills and keep track of the exact outgoing payments from all parties online or via an app.
The BillHub makes the bill payment process more convenient, transparent and secure for renters. With the number of renters rising, since deposits are getting higher, it’s annoying that one person has to pay the bills and claim money from other occupants, so BillHub could be a great solution.
Users of the platform can mix and match the energy and internet providers they want from a range of providers which BillHub has partnered with – these include energy providers GenRent and Spark Energy, and broadband companies Virgin Media, Plusnet and TenTel. …
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Best smart thermostat for energy savings – a UK comparison
2016 means green in our house. We have a hybrid car and just fitted solar panels. While it’s great to save the environment, we also like to save money too.
I have been looking into and have tried a couple of smart thermostats recently, and liked the ability to control my heating remotely, so I decided to share my research with you in this list.
I have researched Netatmo, Nest, momit and tado (pronounced tardough). All four systems are more intelligent than traditional thermostats, as they allow you to control your heating remotely via an app on your smartphone or tablet.
I looked into several criteria that I wanted in a thermostat and then ranked the devices per criteria. It’s not scientific, but it may help you make a decision.
Compatibility
These products are developed …
