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'Increasing interest' in solar panels

There is an increasing interest in the UK about the green benefits of solar panels.

Energy efficiency improvements 'should be considered'

When planning a home improvement project, it is important that Britons consider the energy efficiency aspects of their work.

Spring 'a good time for a boiler upgrade'

As the temperature rises and the days get longer, Britons have been advised that now could be the perfect time to upgrade their existing central heating.

PM visits home of Worcester Bosch

Boiler manufacturers Worcester Bosch claim to be dedicated to heating comfort and are consistently on the lookout for new and cleaner energy generating technology and recently they were able to pass on some of this knowledge to a famous guest.

Testimonial - Gordon Meaden

Could underfloor insulation boost central heating?

Winter may be the furthest thing from Britons' minds as the summer weather finally appears, but now could be the best time to ensure that their properties are prepared for when the temperatures plunge again.

Creating ideal home 'more important than value'

For the majority of homeowners, creating their ideal property is more important than increasing its value, new research has found.

Scotland launches boiler scrappage

The Scottish government has unveiled its plans for a boiler scrappage scheme aimed at helping homeowners to save money on their energy bills.

Testimonial - R Khan

Why it is not a bad time to buy a house

Britons have been advised by one sector commentator that now is not a bad time to buy a house, although they may wish to be on the lookout for things such as the age of the current boiler.

Green Party unveils microgeneration plans

The Green Party has unveiled its manifesto for the forthcoming General Election, which includes plans to provide funding for home microgeneration.

Brits 'turn off central heating for spring'

This week is the time of year when Britons typically turn off their central heating systems ready for the warmer weather.

House buying season 'underway'

The spring house buying season is now well underway, it has been said - which may prompt sellers to make the property they are selling more attractive to buyers by making central heating more energy efficient.

Home improvers 'looking for bathroom suites'

Spring is here and with the warmer weather has come an increasing desire among Britons to improve their home.

Government 'should consider future of housing market'

The government has been urged to consider the future of rising house prices in the UK, with many people in the capital now having to wait for a decade before they can afford to purchase their first property.

1 in 3 Brits 'incorrectly charged for energy'

Discrepancies between estimated energy bills and the "real" demands for payment have led to 30 per cent of households being billed wrongly by their utilities suppliers in the last two years.

Brits 'looking to improve, not move'

As the housing market begins the road to recovery following the recessions, people are increasingly choosing to make improvements to the home they have, rather than moving up a rung on the property ladder.

Condensing boiler 'is ideal'

When they view a property for the first time, Britons may quickly find themselves falling in love with it and imagining themselves living there.

Radiators market 'going strong'

Homeowners have been offered some useful advice on how to go about choosing central heating radiators.

UK's 'first solar panels' discovered

The world's first-known solar panel have been discovered in the UK and the device still works, despite lying forgotten in a box for 60 years.

What next after boiler scrappage?

Just four months after its launch, all of the money-saving vouchers offered by the Energy Saving Trust for people to put towards the cost of a new condensing boiler were snapped up.

Is new central heating as important as decor?

The warmer weather of spring may have prompted more Britons to consider home improvements, but jobs such as making central heating more efficient could be just as worthwhile as decorating.

House market confidence 'highest since recession'

Confidence among Britons in the housing market is now at its highest level since the recession and resulting crash, it has been revealed.

The real cost of a new home

While many Britons may approve of the price they manage to secure a new home for, few have a realistic idea of how much it will cost them overall to buy a property, it has been claimed.