Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI)
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You can now claim Renewable Heat Incentive payments (RHI) for a number of renewable heat systems including biomass, ground source heat pumps and air source heat pumps for domestic properties. All that is needed is an EPC and Green Deal Assessment before being able to apply. Unlike non-domestic the payments are made on the estimated requirements for the house, rather than a metered basis, however if the EPC recommends certain improvements (cavity wall insulation and loft insulation) that must be undertaken first – to try and reduce the estimated requirements. Payments are made for 7 years (non-domestic is 20 years), quarterly and the current rate for biomass is 12.2p per kwh, which is RPI linked and reviewed 1st April each year.
We have calculated that for large rented farmhouses the payback period is around 4-5 years, from RHI alone. For owner occupiers, pellets are a much cheaper fuel than oil so further savings can be made that way, and the payback period reduced.
For more information visit the OFGEM website
https://www.ofgem.gov.uk/environmental-programmes/domestic-renewable-heat-incentive
WESTER BROCKLOCH STEADINGS
Rafford, Forres
A unique opportunity to acquire a set of traditional farm buildings with Full Planning Permission in place for a single residential unit, set in a peaceful location yet with easy access to local amenities.
A substantial site extending to 4.67 hectares (11.54 acres) or thereby.
RURAL PRACTICE CHARTERED SURVEYOR AND TRAINEE CHARTERED SURVEYOR POSITIONS
Due to an increasing workload, we are looking to expand our rural practice department. Our office is based at Pluscarden, near Elgin, Moray. We currently have a staff of 15 and our core activity is property consultancy and rural estate management.
We are currently accepting applications for both a Rural Practice Chartered Surveyor as well as a Trainee Chartered Surveyor.
The successful applicants will join our rural practice team, which consists of four fully qualified land agents. Both positions are full-time, working Monday to Friday, and salary will be negotiable depending on experience.
If you would like to apply for either position, please email your CV and covering letter to mandy@bowlts.com.
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