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Thanks for the response and all very good points. We're definitely investigating draughts and humidity. There is wooden flooring throughout the downstairs of the property, which was installed by the previous owner. The smart thermostat is in the main hall and is a reasonable distance from a...

Thanks for the additional responses. There is heating and the thermostat is usually set to 20. The house does eventually reach this temperature but downstairs still feels cold. However, the converted garage never reaches this temperature and is always about 3 degrees below what the thermostat...

Thanks for the responses. A bit more info: I've identified that cavity wall insulation has been installed on three sides as there are tell-tale drill marks on the outside that have been filled with matching mortar. The EPC for the property says 'Cavity Wall, Filled Cavity'. One thing I...

My late 1990s built detached house is not very warm. On checking the external walls, the tell-tale signs of cavity wall insulation are visible on three sides of the property, but only for a small area towards the front of the house on the fourth side. The side of the house that does not appear...