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Grants & Policy

Boiler Upgrade Scheme: Full Timeline of Changes

How the Boiler Upgrade Scheme has changed since 2022 - from a £5,000 grant to £7,500, plus the 2026 air-to-air and off-grid additions. Full timeline.

Jul 2026

Buying Guides

Best Heat Pump for a 3-Bed Semi UK 2026: Sizing & Picks

Honest pick of the best heat pumps for a 3-bed UK semi in 2026 - typical kW sizing by era, shortlist of four units, BUS grant maths and how to choose.

Jul 2026

Heat Pumps

Is My Home Suitable for a Heat Pump? UK Guide 2026

Insulation, heat-loss surveys, radiators, hot water, outdoor space, planning rules and noise - the honest UK suitability checklist for 2026.

Jul 2026

Buying Guides

Heat Pump SCOP Explained: UK 2026 Buyer's Guide

SCOP is the most important spec on a heat pump label - but most explanations get it wrong. What it measures, what's good, and why flow temperature wins.

Jul 2026

Buying Guides

Heat Pump Cost UK 2026: What Installation Actually Costs

Heat pump cost UK 2026 - £8,000-£14,000 typical ASHP install, after £7,500 BUS grant, Q2 tariff comparison (Cosy / Intelligent Go / E.ON Drive).

Jul 2026

Heat Pumps

Best Heat Pumps UK 2026: Honest Buyer's Guide

Independent 2026 UK heat pump buyer's guide - Aira, Octopus Cosy 6, BOXT, Heatable, Worcester Bosch, Vaillant, Mitsubishi, Daikin, Samsung compared.

Jul 2026

Heat Pumps

Heat Pump Oversizing: The UK Problem Explained

Why oversizing a heat pump kills efficiency and what to do about it - short cycling, SCOP loss, minimum modulation, and 2026 UK sizing guidance.

Jul 2026

Buying Guides

Hybrid Heat Pump + Gas Boiler UK 2026

Hybrid heat pump + gas boiler UK 2026: when hybrid fits, bivalent operation, cost vs full heat pump, leading products, BUS grant + 2035 ban.

Jul 2026

Buying Guides

Best Heat Pump Installers UK 2026: Honest Comparison

Independent 2026 UK heat pump installer comparison - BOXT, Heatable, Octopus, Aira, Heat Geek. Pricing, warranties, MCS, BUS handling, real trade-offs.

Jul 2026

Grants & Policy

BUS £9,000 Grant for Oil and LPG Homes (July 2026)

Confirmed: the £9,000 BUS uplift for oil and LPG-heated UK homes opens 21 July 2026 and runs to 31 March 2027. Who qualifies and how to claim.

Jul 2026

Heat Pumps

Heat Pump Radiator Upgrades UK (2026)

Heat pump radiator upgrades UK 2026: when existing rads are too small, K2/K3 vs Type 22/33 sizing, scope and cost per room.

Jul 2026

Buying Guides

How to Verify an MCS-Certified Heat Pump Installer (UK 2026)

How to verify an MCS-certified heat pump installer: MCS Data Dashboard lookup, what the number proves, red flags, BUS grant rules.

Jul 2026