I keep hearing about all these grants and loans that homeowners are getting to ‘do up’ their houses. Apparently you can get money towards insulation, new windows, new rooves etc.., I’ve studiously ignored any leaflets coming through the door and Ads in the local community paper because I instantly think ‘scam’. But I’ve seen so many people in our neighbourhood getting new windows and rough casting done that I’m beginning to wonder if I’m missing a trick?
Just got a call from someone saying you can get money towards an array of energy-efficiency home improvements via the Scottish Scrappage Scheme (originally only for cars but now being expanded to home improvements). The company in question was called ‘More Living Renovations’ based in Blantyre. All very keen to come round and give us a quote. This time I’ve said yes. I’m sure they’ll try a hard sell but I explained we have absolutely no savings but they made out that wasn’t a problem?! All too good to be true I’m sure.
Has anyone received a substantial amount of money towards this kind of thing? We live in a tiny terrace and the windows are old and leaky. We’ve been here 6 years and imagine they were installed a few decades ago…