Green Homes

Barratt boosts green credentials at Meadowbrook

Barratt has progressed further with its carbon agenda by installing solar panels on selected homes at the Meadowbrook development in the picturesque village of Four Marks.

Warmer, greener, more efficient - New homes make big strides

Did you know that homes built by leading housebuilder Barratt North East are up to 40 per cent more efficient than they were just a decade ago? Buyers of brand new homes from Barratt on Wearside and across County Durham are enjoying the benefits of energy-efficient central heating, double glazing and high levels of insulation.

Devine Homes makes a 'tree-mendous' move in Surrey

You don’t often hear of house builders taking the time to retain established trees as part of their plans for a new development, however, Reigate based Devine Homes Plc has done just that at their newest development The Bridleway in Epsom Downs, Surrey.

Parents invest in eco-friendly Brighton apartment

A recent report revealed that 80% of first time buyers under the age of 30 are now forced to call on the ‘bank of mum and dad’ or get help from relatives to get a foot on the property ladder*.

Boiler Scrappage Scheme – what you need to know

Announced in December’s pre-budget report and launched one month ago, the government’s boiler scrappage scheme is designed to cut carbon and help save people money on their energy bills. Homeowners have already snapped up more than a third of the vouchers available.

Household superheroes

We all know how hard it can be trying to manage the household, from getting the kids to school, to preparing dinner, not to mention all of the washing and cleaning! And now there’s the pressure to make sure that everything we do is environmentally friendly which can lead to family disputes.

Crest Nicholson joins global Earth Hour

For the second year running Crest Nicholson will be joining more than 1 billion people worldwide in supporting WWF’s global Earth Hour initiative.

Save money and energy without changing your lifestyle

A brand new low cost technology has been launched which could give householders significant savings on their electricity bills and a reduction in carbon emissions, without any change to their lifestyle.

Linden Homes appoints Connells at eco development

Linden Homes Western has appointed Connells as selling agent at its landmark development, Market Quarter, in Chippenham. The collection of 1 and 2 bedroom apartments and 3 and 4 bedroom homes has become one of the most sought after addresses in the area.

How green is your garden compost?

After one of the longest and coldest winters most of us can remember, the first shoots of spring are slowly starting to emerge.

Easy ways to go green around the house

Most of us understand the importance of being green, either because it’s bad for the environment or simply to save money. But with so many aspects of our life that can be improved by living greener, many of us don’t know where to start.

Government invests in green housing technology

Eighty seven social housing projects across the UK are set to benefit from a share of £17 million of Government funding to test low carbon building technology. The Government announced the programme as part of its goal to meet its CO2 reduction target of 80% by 2050.