George B

It is now 12 months since we completed a self build timber frame home in Perthshire. We were new to the process and everything more or less went to plan. We were fortunate to not require a mortgage for our build, and we are now interested in finding out what the property is worth. This may seem an easy thing to do, but I have no faith in local estate agents who would have no knowledge of the value we added by installing a top of the range air source heat pump. PV roof panels, and the highest spec of insulation. The home report required to get our energy certificate, recorded our heating as electric, and was rated ‘2’. I queried this at the time, and was advised that data used to generate these reports is not up to date, and does not recognise an air source heat pump, as anything more than electric. We have a Dykin System. Our home is fuel efficient, timber frame and timber clad, so how can I get an accurate idea of what is is worth? I am also interested in any tips on house insurance, as many companies refer to us as non standard construction and will not insure. Many Thanks