🏠 Buying a New Build with Solar Panels? Here’s What You MUST Know

Описание: If you’ve just moved into a new build home (or you’re about to) and it already has solar panels installed, this video is for you.
Ian walks through the critical things every new homeowner needs to check, including ownership, paperwork, inverter setup, warranties, and upgrades so you don’t miss out on savings or get caught by hidden pitfalls.

Whether your developer fitted the solar system or you’re buying from a previous owner, this guide will help you understand how it works, what you can do with it, and how to make the most of it.

What You’ll Learn:
▪️ The key questions to ask your developer or seller before you move in
▪️ How to check if you have a Smart Export Guarantee (SEG) or zero export setup
▪️ The essential paperwork every homeowner needs (MCS, G98/G99, warranties)
▪️ How to add batteries or expand your system later on
▪️ Why your inverter size matters — and how to check if it’s undersized
▪️ How to track performance and keep your solar system maintained
▪️ Tips to use or store your solar power more effectively
▪️ How solar can impact home value and mortgage incentives

Chapters:
00:00 Buying a new home with solar panels
00:18 What to ask your developer before moving in
00:45 Why builders install solar & the SAP swap calculation
01:25 System types and inverters on new builds
02:05 Understanding G98 / G99 paperwork
02:55 The importance of your MCS certificate
03:18 Export limits and Smart Export Guarantee explained
04:09 Zero export & adding battery storage later
04:27 Warranties and workmanship insurance
05:10 Registering your system for SEG or FIT payments
06:24 Who actually owns your solar panels?
07:06 Setting up monitoring apps and inverter access
08:00 Servicing & maintenance intervals
09:00 Upgrading your system: extra panels or batteries
10:35 Undersized inverters & performance throttling
11:43 Checking generation vs. expectations
12:22 Keeping your solar paperwork safe
13:22 Solar and home resale value
15:03 Green mortgage & cashback incentives
15:43 Daytime usage tips to make the most of free energy
16:15 Final thoughts: why solar is a long-term benefit

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💬 Questions? Reach out!
If you’ve just moved into a new build or you’re about to, and you’re not sure how your solar system works, drop your questions in the comments below.
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