Sava EDGE.

Welcome to Sava EDGE; a searchable, online collection of practical and technical information and other resources for residential property professionals

Sava law notes

March 26th, 2024

Law Update – March 2024

Carrie de Silva, Sava trainer and Visiting Academic Professor at Harper Adams University, has put together an update on some pertinent court activity and other news relevant to residential valuers and surveyors.

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February 21st, 2024

Future Homes Standard Consultation: A Detailed Overview

On 13th of December 2023, the Department for Levelling Up, Housing, and Communities (DLUHC) disclosed its eagerly awaited consultation on the Future Homes Standard (FHS), a pivotal update to the energy efficiency standards…

February 13th, 2024

Harnessing the Potential of Solar Panels at Home

As solar photovoltaic (PV) panels gain popularity as a sustainable energy solution for homes, it’s natural for potential buyers and other industry professionals to have questions about their functionality and benefits. This article…

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January 16th, 2024

Navigating the Road: Overcoming Electric Vehicle Range Anxiety

This article was written by Sava’s Energy Data Consultant, Sam Lott. In the ever-evolving landscape of sustainable transportation, electric vehicles (EVs) have emerged as a promising solution to mitigate environmental impacts and reduce…

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December 7th, 2023

What’s hot in housing? The power of heat pumps

Heat pumps are become more prevalent across the UK to power our homes’ heating requirements and they are only likely to become more popular, with enquiries about their usage and functionality currently on…

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July 26th, 2023

The Growing Risk of Summertime Overheating

It is no secret that our climate is getting warmer. 2022 was one of the six warmest years on record globally, and the warmest year on record for the UK. With 2023 expected…