Lytham teen turns McDonald’s job into Nationwide energy-saving business, Move-Nest
Just a year ago, 19-year-old Freddie Cuddy from Lytham St Annes was working at McDonald’s and unsure what came next.
Today, he’s running Move-Nest, a growing nationwide property business helping homeowners, landlords, and estate agents improve energy efficiency through quick, affordable Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) — all bookable online at www.move-nest.co.uk
After leaving college, Freddie knew university wasn’t for him. Having won his college’s Business Award, he decided to take a different route, one that would let him build something of his own.
“Working at McDonald’s made me realise exactly what I didn’t want to do with my life,” he says. “It pushed me to take control of my own path and start something meaningful.”
That decision led him to qualify as a Domestic Energy Assessor (DEA), allowing him to carry out EPCs — the legally required reports that measure a home’s energy efficiency. Freddie began offering EPCs across Blackpool, Preston, and wider Lancashire, helping homeowners understand their property’s energy use and how small improvements could save on bills.
“I’ve always been passionate about sustainability and making things more efficient,” he explains. “When I saw how much money people could save by improving their EPC rating, I knew I wanted to take that nationwide.”
From there, Move-Nest was born — a UK-wide online platform that connects clients with trusted, accredited assessors. The service handles everything from booking confirmation to final report delivery, making the process effortless for estate agents, landlords, and homeowners.
Clients can book EPCs directly at www.move-nest.co.uk, and estate agents interested in partnering with Move-Nest can get in touch through the website to discuss how the service can support their listings — and earn a commission per EPC for doing so.
“Move-Nest is about more than convenience,” says Freddie. “It’s about helping people cut energy waste and reduce their bills — one home at a time.”
Even as the business expands nationally, Freddie still carries out EPCs himself around Lytham and Lancashire, keeping that personal connection to where it all started.
“My long-term goal is to make Move-Nest the go-to name for EPCs in the UK,” he adds. “But it’s also about helping everyday people make smarter, greener choices for their homes.”