#buying guide

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.

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.

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).

What an MCS heat-loss survey produces, why a quote without one is a red flag, and the four questions to ask any UK heat pump installer.