115, Ivor Road

About This E-Rated Property

This terraced house is located in BIRMINGHAM, B11 4NS. The property offers 124m² (1335 sq ft) of spacious living space with 5 habitable rooms. It is a characterful interwar or early 20th century home. The property has an EPC rating of E (41/100), which is below average but still meets minimum rental requirements. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a C rating (69/100). The gas central heating system has good efficiency, indicating a relatively modern, well-maintained boiler. The solid walls lack insulation. Solid wall insulation (external or internal) typically costs £8,000-£14,000 but can reduce heat loss by up to 35% and improve your EPC rating by 1-2 bands. The pitched roof lacks adequate insulation. Topping up loft insulation to 270mm (the recommended depth) typically costs £300-£500 and could save £150-£250 annually, with the investment often paying for itself within 2-3 years. Double glazing is installed, though the efficiency rating suggests older units. Modern low-E double glazing can be up to 40% more efficient than units installed before 2002. Estimated annual energy costs are £1967, comprising £1724 for heating, £128 for hot water, and £115 for lighting. The property produces 8.7 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is high for a UK home. The property last sold in August 2016 for £158,000. For landlords: This property currently meets the minimum E rating requirement under MEES regulations. However, the government has proposed increasing the minimum to C by 2028 for new tenancies and 2030 for existing tenancies, so consider planning upgrades now.

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Improving from E to C typically adds 3–5% per band to property value.