Condensing boilers - new regs

[boyesey]

I am ready to replace my boiler some time soon. Often when I have mentioned this I am told "Do it quick, because the regs are changing and you will be forced to buy an expensive condensing boiler". This usually comes from someone who wants to either sell me or install a new heating system so I am a bit sceptical.

Also I have heard that the cost savings due to the increased efficiency are nowhere near the increased cost of purchase.

Sorry if this subject has already been done to death but any advice would be appreciated.

 

[ChrisR]

I think it's fair to say the jury's still out. Come back in 5-10 years!

Personally, I'd go for someting with a stainless steel heat exchanger like a Vaillant.
You have to look at the savings over the lifetime of the boiler or your stay in the house of sourse. There are some figures at sedbuk.com

Look up "plume" !