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Practical guidance for housing associations, retrofit coordinators and installers navigating PAS2035, the Warm Homes Plan and the UK's retrofit funding landscape.

Industry
Industry
How Retrofit Affects Property Values
Understanding how retrofit improvements impact property valuations is crucial for housing associations and retrofit coordinators planning investment strategies and securing stakeholder buy-in.
3 April 2026 Read more →
Technology
Technology
Air Source Heat Pumps: Suitability, Assessment and PAS2035 Requirements
Air source heat pumps are key retrofit technologies, but success depends on proper suitability assessment and PAS2035 compliance. Learn the technical and procedural requirements for coordinating ASHP installations.
3 April 2026 Read more →
Funding
Funding
Warm Homes Plan 2026: What Social Housing Providers Need to Know
The UK government's £15 billion Warm Homes Plan represents the largest public investment in home upgrades in British history. Here's what it means for social housing delivery.
March 2026 Read more →
Legislation
Legislation
Awaab's Law: What Social Landlords Need to Know and How to Prepare
Awaab's Law came into force in October 2025, setting strict legal timeframes for social landlords to address damp and mould. We explain the key requirements and what compliance looks like in practice.
February 2026 Read more →
Technology
Technology
RdSAP 10: Key Changes and What They Mean for Retrofit Assessors
RdSAP 10 came into effect in June 2025, introducing significant changes to how domestic energy assessments are conducted. We break down the key updates every assessor and coordinator should understand.
January 2026 Read more →
Industry
Industry
The UK Retrofit Sector in 2026: Scale, Skills and the Road Ahead
With the Warm Homes Plan now in motion and ECO4 having wound down, the UK retrofit sector is at a turning point. We look at where the industry stands and what needs to happen next.
January 2026 Read more →
PAS2035
PAS2035
Retrofit Assessment vs EPC: Understanding the Difference
An EPC and a retrofit assessment are not the same thing. Understanding the difference matters for anyone commissioning or delivering funded retrofit works under PAS2035.
December 2025 Read more →
PAS2035
PAS2035
PAS2035 and PAS2030: Understanding the Difference
PAS2035 and PAS2030 are frequently confused. They govern different things — and understanding the distinction matters for every organisation involved in funded retrofit delivery.
December 2025 Read more →
PAS2035
PAS2035
What Is PAS2035 and Why Does It Matter?
PAS2035 is the UK standard that governs the whole-house retrofit process. It is mandatory for all major funding schemes — and non-compliance has serious financial and legal consequences.
November 2025 Read more →
PAS2035
PAS2035
What Should an IOE Report Actually Contain?
The Improvement Option Evaluation is one of the most important documents in a PAS2035 project — and one of the most frequently incomplete. Here is what a compliant IOE should include.
November 2025 Read more →
PAS2035
PAS2035
TrustMark Lodgement: A Practical Guide for Retrofit Coordinators
TrustMark lodgement is the final step in every PAS2035 project. Without it, funding cannot be claimed. Here is a practical guide to what is required and the most common causes of delay.
October 2025 Read more →
PAS2035
PAS2035
Ventilation in PAS2035: Why It Is the Most Commonly Missed Element
Ventilation is the PAS2035 requirement most frequently identified as inadequate at audit — and the one most likely to cause genuine harm to residents if overlooked.
October 2025 Read more →

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