Caring for the energy-efficient home
New research has revealed that energy-efficient properties in the UK may be at an increased risk of burst pipes during the cold snap in the UK this winter. (8 Jan 2009) New mortgage measure 'will only help a few'
The government's latest measures to help those struggling to pay their mortgages will only make a difference to a small percentage of households, one sector commentator has claimed. (7 Jan 2009) Tenants 'more attracted to energy-efficient homes'
Landlords have been advised that the properties they own which have a positive energy efficiency rating are likely to be more attractive to any potential clients. (7 Jan 2009) Landlords advised to go green
Landlords in the UK should endeavour to consider the energy efficiency of their rental properties, as the UK prepares itself for a cold snap, one group has claimed. (6 Jan 2009) Time for a new year's renovation?
Homeowners in the UK may be staying put in their existing properties for some time to come as house prices continue to fall, one sector commentator has claimed. (5 Jan 2009) Turn over a new year's energy leaf
Britons have been advised by one group not to let energy bills burn a hole in their pocket during 2009. (2 Jan 2009) click here for the full list of boiler and plumbing news

Cosy for Christmas
T'was the night before Christmas and all through the house not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse. (23 Dec 2008) Too little too late?
Britons may be feeling like they have been hit hard in the pocket this year as inflation went up, the credit crunch tightened everyone's belts and energy prices continued to rise.

(17 Dec 2008) It's a breeze
This year may have been a financially testing time for many households in the UK, with the credit crunch putting a drain on people's money and rising energy tariffs placing further strain on their budgets.

(9 Dec 2008) Save the planet and the pennies
As snow fell across parts of the UK today (December 2nd) it is fair to say that winter is well and truly here to stay over the next few months.

(2 Dec 2008) A boiler service in time for Christmas?
Christmas is fast approaching and with the credit crunch looking as though it is here to stay and an economic recession pending, many Britons may be feeling that their festive celebrations will have to be reigned in by a tight budget this year.

(27 Nov 2008) Homowners 'should look after boilers'
Homeowners have been urged to make sure they have a fully functioning boiler this winter to avoid the chance of it breaking down, after it emerged that over 40 per cent of consumers are not undertaking regular heating services.

(22 Nov 2008) click here for the full list of boiler and plumbing information