Home Energy
Solar panel sales boom as energy bills soar
The energy bills crisis has prompted a big rise in demand for solar panels.
News
30 new homes planned for Kempsey, Worcester
A planning application to build the new homes on fields off Post Office Lane in Kempsey has been put forward by housebuilder Lantar Developments.
Construction
Swindon affordable homes rising where unsightly flats used to stand
A year ago, the ‘unsightly’ and empty flats on Queen’s Drive south of Wolsely Avenue were still standing on the side of Queens Avenue – and Swindon Borough Council had just given itself permission to knock them down.
Housebuilders
Huddersfield New Build Development To Be Built – 750 New Homes
Massive Huddersfield housing development set to be built with 750 new homes.
Home Energy
Microwave boiler promises retrofittable alternative to heat pumps and gas
Technology, set to be trialled in 2022, promises a range of benefits including zero emissions, plug and play installation and silent operation.
Construction
Bedford Council opens final consultation on 24,000 new homes
Bedford Council has opened its final consultation on its plans to build 24,000 new homes in the town. Named ‘Local Plan 2040’, the final stage of consultation regarding the development of new homes, schools and other infrastructure has been launched by the council.
Empty shops, offices and pubs in Walsall be converted into 233 homes
With empty shops, pubs and office buildings becoming a depressing long-term norm on high streets, an increasing number of housing developments are starting to take over town centres.
News
Government urged to honour £1.4bn building efficiency manifesto commitments
Open letter from trade bodies and environmental campaigners argues the government should set aside fresh funds for energy efficiency improvements in both homes and public buildings.
News
Springfield buys fellow housebuilder for £46m
Affordable-home builder Springfield Properties is to buy the housebuilding division of Glasgow-based Mactaggart & Mickel Group in a deal worth £46.3m.