Latest news 03 July 2010 Homeowners can boost the energy efficiency levels of their homes by fitting solar panels, it has been claimed. Not only are homeowners with solar panels in place able to benefit from cheap and sustainable energy once the technology has been fitted, thanks to the government’s Feed-in Tariff scheme they are [...]

Latest news 03 July 2010 Six standard 1930s council houses in Rotherham are being given an eco-friendly makeover as part of a new effort aimed at highlighting the benefits of environmentally-friendly living. The new View the Original article

Latest news 19 June 2010 A range of energy efficient homes are to be built in Rackly Way near South Tyneside. Featuring sheltered housing, bungalows and family homes, the development will be designed to keep energy bills low. Councillor Bill Brady, lead member of housing futures at South Tyneside Council, commented: “Providing affordable housing to [...]

Latest news 04 June 2010 Homes built to Level 3 on the Code for Sustainable Homes have opened as part of a new affordable housing scheme. Located in North Devon, Granary Court in Barnstaple is owned and managed by West Somerset Housing Association. The properties feature high levels of insulation and have been built using [...]

Latest news 02 June 2010 A “whole new scale” of support is required to move forward in the bid to make buildings carbon neutral. This is according to councillor Nigel Murphy, executive member for the environment at Manchester City Council. He said: “The start we have made in supporting homeowners and landlords to implement energy [...]

Latest news 29 May 2010 Barratt Homes is hoping that the green features of its new residential properties in Bedfordshire will prove attractive to eco-conscious buyers. According to whathouse.co.uk, the house builder is inviting the public to the unveiling of its DeBalliol Chase development in Kempston this weekend. A total of 52 homes will be [...]

Latest news 28 May 2010 A property company in Lincolnshire has won three awards for its eco-friendly building practices and its affordable homes. Larkfleet Group was named Affordable Housebuilder of the Year at the recent Housing Excellence Awards, having narrowly missed out on the title in 2009. Working with landlords, councils and housing associations, the [...]