Tag: green building

The Public Want Cheaper Mortgages for Greener Homes

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The Public Want Cheaper Mortgages for Greener Homes

Over 60% of individuals in the UK believe that mortgages should be cheaper for those who carry out green home improvements.   However, research conducted by Vattenfall, one of Europe’s largest producers and retailers of electricity and heat, also revealed the level of confusion among households about what those upgrades should

ZEDPod starter homes chosen for first project

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ZEDPod starter homes chosen for first project

The UK has a backlog of 3.9 million homes, its biggest housing shortfall on record according to new research by Heriot-Watt University. This means 340,000 new homes need to be built each year until 2031. Central Bedfordshire alone needs to build 360 affordable homes each year until 2021 under the

Passivhaus social housing development completes in Shropshire

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Passivhaus social housing development completes in Shropshire

An exemplar Passivhaus residential scheme has been completed in Shropshire. A mix of 1, 2 and 3-bedroom homes have been handed over in Callaughtons Ash, Much Wenlock. These are comprised of 2 shared ownership and 10 homes for social rental. The highly sustainable development is an exemplar model for unlocking