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<p><strong>Bridging Newcastle Gateshead (BNG)</strong> closed down on Tuesday 11 April, 2011 having worked for eight years breathing new life into Newcastle and Gateshead's housing market.<br />
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<p>The Housing Market Renewal fund has finished seven years earlier than was planned, as a result of the Government Spending Review in October 2010 as part of the Coalition’s programme. Without funding , BNG was no longer able to operate.</p>
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<h1><strong>Energy Performance Certificates</strong></h1>
<p>All sellers are required to get an energy performance certificate (EPC), showing how energy efficient a property is, within 28 days of putting their property up for sale. The same is required if you planning to rent out your house.</p>
<p>This is a requirement under EU law. The cost of these is usually around £60.</p>
<p>Your Energy Performance Certificate is a certificate showing how energy efficient your property is. The rating scale is comparable to those of domestic appliances. Around 70% of properties in England and Wales have an energy efficiency rating of band D or above.</p>
<p>From April 2016, if are a producer of electricity through solar power or biomass boiler, you are required to include an EPC certificate when you make your <a href="http://enviko.co.uk/services/solar-pv.php">Feed in Tariff application</a>.</p>
<p>You will need to find an accredited person to undertake an Energy Performance Certificate or a SAP Energy Performance Certificate. The government website on <a href="https://www.gov.uk/buy-sell-your-home/energy-performance-certificates">Buying or selling your home</a> includes a list of registered accredited professionals.</p>
<h2>How to keep heat inside your home</h2>
<p>Did you know that most heat is lost through your roof? This is often due to poor insulation or a damaged roof. Regularly check your roof for loose or lost tiles as this could be the main cause of lost energy.</p>
<p>If you notice damage to your roof, find a local roofing company to repair your roof. The best roofers will have experience with a range of different roof types including flat, pitched, zinc and copper. For repairs on your slate and tile roof, <a href="http://www.saffronwaldenroofingservices.co.uk/roofs/slate-and-tile-roofs.php" target="_blank">click here</a>. </p>
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