Hundreds of Homes to be Given Green Makeovers
Around 200 homes across Oldham have been given major green makeovers to slash bills and make them more energy efficient as part of a multi-million-pound retrofit programme to transform 3,800 properties. The first […]
How Scotland’s Young People Could Solve the Housing Crisis
As Scotland marks Scottish Apprenticeship Week, the Scottish Federation of Housing Associations (SFHA) and the Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) are urging young people to pursue a career in housing. Against the backdrop […]
Eco-Upgrades Delivered to 250 Homes in East of England
A £12.8 million scheme in the East of England has seen more than 250 social homes receive eco-upgrades such as solar panels, air source heat pumps, and external wall insulation. The scheme is […]
Eight in Ten MPs Back Mandatory Solar Panels on Newbuilds
A recent YouGov survey has revealed that 79% of MPS support making solar panels mandatory on all newbuild homes by 2025. The poll, which was conducted online between 4 and 26 January, […]
The Customer Portal Boosting Tenant Digital Engagement
Bield Housing and Care has officially launched an online customer portal which is set to improve access to a range of services and encourage independent living. As part of an ongoing commitment to […]
Damp and Mould Sensors Rolled Out in 10,000 Council Homes
Environmental sensors aimed at eradicating damp and mould are being installed in more than 10,000 West Dunbartonshire Council homes. How will this help to allow tenants to monitor their energy efficiency? The technology […]
Could Waste Supercomputer Heat Help Heat Our Homes?
A first-of-its-kind system in the UK is currently being trialled in Edinburgh to see if waste heat from a large computing facility can be stored in disused mine workings and used to heat […]
Salix Homes Install Solar Panels Across Salford – Here’s What it Means for Residents
Salix Homes has installed solar panels on homes across Salford – saving hundreds of pounds for customers. They recently completed solar panel installations to 49 properties after securing funding through the government’s Social […]
NI Housing Executive Builds First New Homes Since 2002
Northern Ireland Housing Executive (NIHE) has broken ground on its first new-build homes for over two decades, after the organisation stopped building homes in 2002. With a portfolio of approximately 85,000 properties […]