About This Property

This detached house is located in SOUTHEND-ON-SEA, SS1 2AQ. The property offers 47m² (506 sq ft) of compact living space with 2 habitable rooms. It is a 1990s-era home. With an EPC rating of D (62/100), this property is around the UK average for energy efficiency. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a B rating (87/100). The property uses electric storage heaters, which charge overnight on cheaper electricity tariffs. While having low installation costs, running costs are typically higher than gas central heating. A heat pump could reduce electricity use by 60-70%. The property has modern timber frame or system-built walls, which typically offer good insulation properties when properly maintained. 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 £605, comprising £367 for heating, £175 for hot water, and £63 for lighting. The property produces 3.2 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is low for a UK home. The property last sold in October 2019 for £155,000. For landlords: This rental property with a D rating is positioned above the current minimum standard. With proposed changes to require a C rating by 2028, modest improvements now could future-proof your compliance.

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