Protect – Don’t waste money
Winter has arrived, and many of us are already starting to feel its harsh bite – and with sub-zero temperatures forecast for December, now is the time to make sure that you and your home are ready for the icy onslaught. Protecting your water pipes against the cold may be the last thing on your […]
Record high bills
Winter is most definitely with us, which means the boiler will be going into overdrive to beat the chill – yet unfortunately, it’ll cost more than ever to heat your home, with energy prices now the highest on record. UK energy prices, after a few years of falls, are now back at record levels beating the previous […]
Less stamp duty on greener homes?
The Government could cut stamp duty on sales of homes that have been improved to be more energy efficient. This coupled with the no stamp duty for first time buyers just been announced in the budget is indeed good news for prospective buyers. The Minister of state for climate change and industry says doing so […]
Interest increasing as energy bills rise
Energy providers are reporting very encouraging figures on the number of customers taking up free and subsidised energy saving offers. Installations have increased by a massive 27.6% in the last year which goes to show the public are getting the message loud and clear. The majority of major energy suppliers up and down the country […]
Give your home the once over now
Reduce your energy bills With mortgage repayments beginning to rise along with ever increasing fuel costs it is more important than ever to save as much money as possible. Ensuring your home is ready for the winter is one sure way you could save literally hundreds of pounds. The Government and energy companies are committed […]
Insulation can save you 100’s
If your loft is easy to access and has no damp or condensation problems it should be easy to insulate. If access is easy and your loft joists are regular, you can use rolls of mineral wool insulation. The first layer is laid between the joists – the horizontal beams that make up the floor […]
Landlords and future energy savings
Landlords will be forced to upgrade the energy efficiency of their rental properties under new Government regulations. The new rules, which were published recently apply from next year. They place additional requirements on landlords to make sure their properties are up to scratch in terms of fuel efficiency. Any properties rated as an F or […]
More households will struggle to meet energy price increases
Over 2 million households will be struggling to pay their fuel bills in the UK this coming winter. Some 12.4% of households faced heating bills that pushed them below the poverty line last winter which is a rise from 2015. Levels of fuel poverty, measured by people facing high bills and on low incomes, […]
Is your home ready?
Winter is coming, and that means you need to get your home in tip top condition to cope with the weather to come – particularly as much of the UK is on course for a predicted very cold and wet winter. Are you prepared? Must do’s It’s always a clever idea to give your home […]
UK homes are cold and wasting money!
More than one home every minute will need to be refurbished in the UK between now and 2050, experts say. UK homeowners still do not understand the money that is being wasted through poor insulation. The authors of a report to Parliament say 25 million existing homes will not meet the insulation standards required by […]