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'Heal Your Home,' is the podcast where we aim to help you in making your home safer, more energy-efficient, and, most importantly, right for YOU. Are you tired of feeling like your home is working against you? Whether you're a renter dealing with a stubborn landlord, a homeowner perplexed by mould growth, or a landlord unsure about tenants' rights, this podcast is your new best friend. We're not just talking tips and tricks; we're talking real, tangible changes. We'll guide you through energy-saving hacks, unravel the mysteries of property maintenance, and reveal the hidden health impacts lurking in your living space. Let's face it – the world of home health is filled with 'don't know what you don’t know' moments. So that’s why we're here with you every episode, to share our knowledge and become your advocate in this journey. Knowing is half the battle, and we're all about increasing your knowledge on everything to do with your home. We want to help you take back control. To arm you with facts so you can demand what you deserve from your property. If you’re a tenant, we know the struggles you face. And we’ve got your back! If you’re a homeowner, we'll help you with learning what needs fixing. And if you’re a landlord, it's time to step up for your tenants. We're going to help you do that. We’re on all the platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube, so hit the follow button on this show in your favourite app so you get new episodes of 'Heal Your Home' as they’re released! To learn more about our wider mission, head to jason-ratcliffe.co.uk and get your free home health survey report.
Aug. 30, 2024

Best ways to heat your home?

Best ways to heat your home?

Do you want to find out the best way to heat your home? Well, this is the episode for you.

I'm your host Jason Ratcliffe, a Qualified Surveyor and the Home Health Expert.

My goal is to make sure you're equipped with all the knowledge you need to be safe and happy with your home. It doesn't matter if you're a homeowner, a renting tenant, or a landlord, my aim is the same - to help you get the best from your property.

In this episode, titled "Best ways to heat your home?", we explore the difference between Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) and Standard Assessment Procedures (SAPs). We enjoy part two of our interview with interior designer, Charlotte Dawson.

Plus, we answer a listener's question on upgrading the heating in your home and offer a tenant top tip on what to do if you are left with no heating.

So, listen in as we explore how to create a healthier, safer home environment. Click play and let's get started!

Timestamped summary of contents

00:00 Teaser

00:04 Episode introduction

00:42 Topic - Difference between EPC and SAP

01:35 What are SAP Certificates?

02:07 What are EPC Certificates?

04:34 How are EPC Certificates generated?

05:36 Using EPC Recommendation sections

09:28 Interview Introduction

09:44 Charlotte Dawson Interview - Part 2

34:48 Listener Question - How to upgrade your heating

40:20 Tenant Top Tip - What to do if you are left with no heating?

44:43 Outro

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00:00 - Teaser

00:04 - Episode introduction

00:42 - Topic - Difference between EPC and SAP

01:35 - What are SAP Certificates?

02:07 - What are EPC Certificates?

04:34 - How are EPC Certificates generated?

05:36 - Using EPC Recommendation sections

09:28 - Interview Introduction

09:44 - Charlotte Dawson Interview - Part 2

34:48 - Listener Question - How to upgrade your heating

40:20 - Tenant Top Tip - What to do if you are left with no heating?

44:43 - Outro