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Category Archives: UK
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Avoid rogue traders when it comes to researching renewables for your home
Most of us know about the environmental and energy saving benefits of renewable technology and we’ve heard there are grants available to homeowners to help fund their installation, but how can be we be sure that ‘green’ improvements will be carried out safely? [read more]
September 24, 2011Posted in Eco Homes, Home Improvement, Property & Real Estate, Sustainable Development, UK.
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A new property video from Phil Spencer, one of the stars from the hit TV series, ‘Location, Location, Location’
Phil Spencer from the hugely successful TV series, Location, Location, Location is releasing two videos from a series of four with each looking into different aspects of buying and selling property. In this video, Phil looks at the rise of gazanging – a [read more]
September 19, 2011 No comments -
Thinking of an escape to the country? Why not consider the Cotswolds for your new home?
“If you’re thinking of moving to the country, you should definitely consider the Cotswolds. This picturesque region offers a wonderful way of life, a safe environment to bring up children and is just an hour or so from London. We have excellent schools [read more]
September 3, 2011Posted in Country Properties, News, Property & Real Estate, UK.
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Around £1 billion wasted each year by UK households because they ‘can’t be bothered’ to insulate their properties
According to new research from E.ON, one in 10 UK households is missing out on huge savings by not having their cavity walls and lofts insulated, claiming that they simply ‘can’t be bothered’. Other excuses given include having too much clutter in the [read more]
September 2, 2011Posted in Eco Homes, Home Improvement, Property & Real Estate, UK.
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The Renewable Heat Premium Payment (RHPP)
Cathryn Hickey, from the National Skills Academy for Environmental Technologies, explains who’s eligible and how to take advantage of the scheme. The Government is offering money towards the cost of heat-based renewables for some homeowners, under the Renewable Heat Premium Payment (RHPP). Launched [read more]
August 15, 2011Posted in Eco Homes, Property & Real Estate, UK.
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Chesterton Humberts/CEBR July 2011 House Price Poll of Polls
House prices rose in July for the third consecutive month, marking what is becoming an ever-clearer picture of house price stability in England and Wales. The typical house price edged up by 0.6% over the month to July, the highest monthly gain since [read more]
August 10, 2011Posted in Property & Real Estate, UK.
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Your home could make you money
Cathryn Hickey, from the National Skills Academy for Environmental Technologies, explains the steps we can take to make a dent in household expenses while doing our bit to cut carbon. “There’s never been a better time to ‘go green’, with cash-back incentives from [read more]
July 28, 2011Posted in Eco Homes, Property & Real Estate, Sustainable Development, UK.
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Poole Quarter proves a popular retreat for second home owners
The sea air and warmer climates have been enticing second home owners to the South West for years and with more Britons opting for UK holidays, Crest Nicholson has seen a rise in demand for second homes at its Poole Quarter development. Situated [read more]
June 16, 2011Posted in Beach, Property & Real Estate, Sailing, UK.
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Travelling abroad? Taking Teabags or Travel Insurance?
The Foreign Office is urging Brits to reassess their priorities when visiting friends and family abroad. Over 12 million British nationals are planning to visit friends and family abroad this year1 but new research published today by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office shows [read more]
June 2, 2011 No comments -
Free tickets to The Homebuilding & Renovating Show, Surrey
Homes&Travel has 25 free double tickets worth £400. Each double ticket is worth £16 See below for a link to apply for tickets The South East’s only self-build, renovating and home improvement show, The Homebuilding & Renovating Show, Surrey is returning to Sandown [read more]
May 20, 2011Posted in Property & Real Estate, UK.
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