In this episode, Rob speaks to Stewart Little of IRT surveys. A firm that specialises in carrying out thermal imaging surveys, which landlords then use to improve insulation and make their buildings more airtight. They actively help owners to play a role in saving the planet without having to spend a fortune to do so by explaining the options to them and sharing details of funding when it is available. Doing this using the latest thermal tech and the special software they have developed.

They discuss who his clients are, the role incentives and laws are playing in making people invest in energy conservation for their properties. Stewart shares details of a new software package IRT are developing. It will tell every homeowner which options they can use. Then explain what funding is available for each one and put them in touch with a properly qualified fitter.

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KEY TAKEAWAYS

• IRT provides individual thermal surveys for property owners.
• In Scotland, anyone can secure an interest-free loan to improve the energy efficiency of any property.
• Most people do not know about many of the schemes that are designed to help people to insulate their homes.
• Unfortunately, the forms needed to apply for most of these schemes is time-consuming.
• Many people know about common measures like loft insulation but are less well educated about things like automated air bricks.
• Fixing one hole through which energy leaks out, e.g., the floor only increases how much is lost elsewhere, e.g., through the walls.
• With climate change, every little thing helps. Even only boiling enough water for your drinks makes a difference.
• There is no need for fuel poverty, in 2021. Proper insulation and usage habits make consumption low enough for that not to happen.

BEST MOMENTS

‘I see a house as a bucket with holes in it. You can buy green energy and pour it in. But it is no good if it all leaks out.’

‘If you are a general member of the public, it’s a minefield, it’s so complicated.’

‘With a thermal image, you can see the insulation and any gaps.’

GUEST RESOURCES

https://irtsurveys.co.uk/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/irt-surveys-ltd./

https://www.cih.org/blogs-and-articles/to-build-or-not-to-build-that-is-the-doric

VALUABLE RESOURCES

The Property Nomads Website 

Buy to Let: How to Get Started – By Rob Smallbone (Amazon)

ABOUT THE HOST

Rob Smallbone the host of The Property Nomads Podcast, is on a global mission to guide your success. Success can happen in many ways, shapes, and forms. Think about what success means to you. More properties? More clients? Financial freedom? Time freedom?

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