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011 SAP, EPCs & Building Regs Explained | Avoid Costly Property Compliance Mistakes

Most property projects don’t fail on bricks and mortar — they fail on compliance, energy performance, and details developers underestimate. In this episode, we sit down with Productive Energy founder Nate to demystify SAP, EPCs, ventilation, airtightness, and sound testing — and show you how to get them right first time. What we cover: What SAP assessments really are — and why they matter more than most developers think The biggest EPC killers in refurbishments, HMOs, and conversions SAP Design vs SAP As-Built (and why missing documents can cost you money) Easy, low-cost upgrades that have the biggest EPC impact Ventilation mistakes that lead to mould, complaints, and failed inspections Airtightness tests explained simply (and how not to overdo it) Why sound tests fail — and proven acoustic build-ups that pass What’s unique (and risky) about commercial-to-residential compliance How poor early design decisions massively increase costs later How to avoid retests, delays, and Building Control nightmares The paperwork every developer must collect during a project The biggest EPC myths developers still believe Our companies: ZEN Stays — £1.1m annual turnover through Serviced Accommodation & property management ZEN Properties — £1m+ assets with £500k own equity ZEN Properties Podcast — real conversations on building cashflow + wealth through UK real estate Sponsorship: This episode is brought to you by ZEN Properties. We develop and convert property across the UK. Investors earn 10-15% annual, asset-backed. Find out more: zenproperties.uk