UK Government Should Adopt a Technology-neutral Approach to Home Decarbonisation
In a letter addressed to James Murray MP, Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury, the co-signatories advocate for the inclusion of heat batteries as Energy Saving Materials (ESMs) in the upcoming Autumn Statement. The […]
Air Quality and Smart Buildings – IDTechEx Explores Environmental Gas Sensors
The gas sensor market is a diverse sector that incorporates a variety of core gas sensing technologies and emerging technologies for indoor and outdoor air quality monitoring. IDTechEx expects environmental applications of gas […]
Regeneration Scheme to Transform RAF Base into Homes
Top 10 UK housebuilder, Keepmoat, has committed to investing £83 million into revitalising a former RAF base in Weston-super-Mare as part of a wider regeneration scheme across the seaside town. The Winterstoke Gate […]
House Building in the East Midlands: Avant Gets Green Light for 79 Homes
Avant Homes has received approval to construct 79 homes in Leicestershire, with work on the £20m scheme due to begin in the winter. The East Midlands branch of the housebuilder will undertake the […]
Pocket Living Calls on the Government to Establish up to 25 Homes England SME Manager Roles
Pocket Living has called on the government to establish up to 25 Homes England SME manager roles as part of a 10-point strategy aimed at revitalising the struggling small and medium-sized housebuilder sector. […]
Karbon Homes Secures Funding to Deliver Strategic Plan
Savills Financial Consultants (SFC) has supported Karbon Homes in securing new funding and optimising its treasury portfolio, unlocking significant capacity to deliver its strategic objectives. Alongside achieving EBITDA-only interest cover covenants, the housing […]
Stonewater Champions Sustainability Through Customer Training Programme
Housing provider Stonewater has launched a sustainability programme to help customers learn about the importance of sustainable living. Sustainable Futures is an introductory training programme for customers who are interested in learning about […]
Strategy Overhaul Required as Fuel Poverty Levels Flatline
Current policies to reduce fuel poverty have not continued a downward trajectory in fuel poor households. In addition, the Low Income, Low Energy Efficiency (LILEE) metric should be reviewed as it no longer […]
ERC Guide to Support Retrofit Lifetime Mortgages
The Equity Release Council has unveiled new guidance for member firms to consider when launching retrofit lifetime mortgages. In consultation with the Green Finance Institute (GFI) and Council members, The Retrofit Lifetime Mortgage […]