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The government has announced plans for a new scheme to help householders reduce their energy bills through loft and cavity wall insulation, as well as smart heating controls. The move is part of wider...

The National House-Building Council (NHBC) Foundation has published a guide to help explain and standardise the language used around carbon and energy in house building. From “absolute zero carbon”...

Households can reduce their utility bills by over £500 a year by making small changes to the way they use their household appliances, according to the Association of Manufacturers of Domestic Appliances...

As Cop27 continues and countries debate global climate goals, the Active Building Centre (ABC) is calling for the built environment to step up and play its part. According to the organisation, buildings...

House prices in Britain have fallen for the first time in 15 months. The average price of a property dropped to £268,282 in October, down 0.9 per cent compared to October, according to the Nationwide’s...

As the temperature tumbles and our gardens start to look bare and wintery, many of us decide we would rather wait until the spring to tidy up our outside space. But, says TV plantsman and horticulturalist...

The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has named The New Library, Magdalene College in Cambridge as the winner of the 26th RIBA Stirling Prize. Designed by Níall McLaughlin Architects,...

The quality of local high streets is still an important factor in many people’s decisions about where to live, despite the pandemic having impacted many, according to new research. Market Financial...

The weather has certainly turned and many of us are playing the “should we” or “shouldn’t we” game of whether or not to put the central heating on. And with energy costs soaring,...

New home completions have returned to pre-pandemic levels, according to the NHBC, an independent provider of warranty and insurance for new homes. The organisation says its research highlights that overall...

There is currently huge potential for older households to unlock housing wealth by downsizing to smaller homes, according to property agent Savills. Analysing the English Housing Survey, the company reveals...

What is top of your wish list when you search for your new home? Or are there features you hope to add through remodelling, extension or conversion work on either your existing property or the one you...