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Property logbook requirements for UK homeowners and landlords — gas safety certificates, FENSA records, planning permissions, boiler service history, and building compliance documents.

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1 EPC Reform 2026-27: What the New Four-Metric System Means for Landlords
The reformed UK EPC scraps the single rating for four metrics — fabric performance, heating, smart readiness, and cost. Launch now slated for late 2027, but the 2030 EPC C rental deadline stands. What landlords need to plan for.
08 Jun 2026 3 min read
2 Solar Panel Certification UK: MCS, DNO, Building Regs & Warranty Explained (2026)
Every certificate a UK solar installation needs — MCS, DNO notification (G98/G99), Building Regs, electrical EIC, and manufacturer warranties. What each proves and how to replace lost ones.
08 Jun 2026 3 min read
3 Smart Export Guarantee (SEG) UK: Application Guide for Solar Owners 2026
How UK solar panel owners register for the Smart Export Guarantee — MCS certificate requirement, DNO notification, SEG account setup, and how rates compare across UK energy suppliers.
01 Jun 2026 4 min read
4 MCS Certificate for Solar Panels: UK Homeowner's Guide (2026)
What the MCS certificate proves about your UK solar installation — eligibility for the Smart Export Guarantee, warranty cover, value at sale, and what to do if you've lost it.
19 May 2026 3 min read
5 EICR Codes Explained: C1, C2, C3 and FI (UK Landlord and Electrician Guide)
A UK landlord's guide to EICR codes — C1 (immediate danger), C2 (potentially dangerous), C3 (improvement recommended), FI (further investigation). Legal timelines and remedial duties.
19 May 2026 3 min read
6 Planning Permission Records: What UK Homeowners Must Keep
The full set of planning permission records UK homeowners should keep — applications, decision notices, conditions, completion certificates.
17 Apr 2026 2 min read
7 FENSA Certificates: What UK Homeowners Need to Know
A UK homeowner's guide to FENSA certificates — why they matter at sale, how to replace a lost one, and what the alternatives are.
17 Apr 2026 2 min read
8 Gas Safety Certificate: A UK Landlord's Complete Guide (2026)
A UK landlord's complete guide to the Gas Safety Certificate — the 12-month rule, the 28-day rule, what the record must contain, and the fines for non-compliance.
17 Apr 2026 7 min read
9 Boiler Service Records: What UK Homeowners Should Keep
Why boiler service records matter at sale, for warranty, and for Gas Safety — plus a checklist of what UK homeowners should keep and how long.
17 Apr 2026 3 min read
10 Solar Panel Installation Records: What UK Homeowners Must Keep
The complete paperwork pack every UK homeowner should keep after a solar install — MCS, DNO, G98/G99, building notice, warranty.
17 Apr 2026 4 min read
11 Consumer Unit Replacement: Certificates and Building Regs UK
A UK homeowner's guide to consumer unit replacement paperwork — Minor Works vs EIC, Part P notification, Building Regs, and retention rules.
17 Apr 2026 4 min read
12 Part P Building Regulations: Electrical Certificates and Record Keeping
A UK homeowner's guide to Part P — which electrical jobs are notifiable, who certifies them, and what records must be kept for life of property.
08 Apr 2026 4 min read

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