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New build homes save homeowners more than £3000 a year on energy bills, whilst upgrading an older home to the same standard can be very expensive. Around 85% of new build houses and flats have an Energy Performance Certificate rating of A or B, compared with just 4% of existing older homes More than half

With many people throughout the UK still struggling through the global cost of living crisis. The government is still offering further support and advice to help you get through this. Cost of living payments: aimed to help those on low income, benefits or tax credits. Energy saving advice: these small changes can add up throughout

With the government reassessing the help to buy schemes available, with a view to bring new opportunities allowing people to own their home. Whilst waiting on the government  Fairview homes have come up with a solution to help first time buyers get onto the property ladder and this makes perfect business sense in a market

It might seem odd for us to be writing about last years exceptionally hot weather, especially in the middle of winter with frost fairly ubiquitous and we even had snow in the South of the UK last December. Since annual records began 140 years ago, 2022 has been the warmest year for the UK. The

There are many things that can affect the market, here we discuss some of the key disruptors to the property market since the pandemic in 2020. Westminster; we have had three prime ministers, four chancellors and four home secretaries in 2022, some having very different policies. Property listings; when a property is listed all non-avoidable

With the cost of living crisis among us, many people still wish to celebrate the holidays with their usual decorations, but are unsure how this might affect their energy consumption. There are some simple changes you can make to help with this. Switch to LED lights (uses up to 90% less electricity than incandescent bulbs).

Asking your landlord for help can be a good start With the cost of living crisis renters falling into arrears and then being evicted is one of the main reasons for many becoming homeless. Many landlords and employers would be open to helping at this time of the year, but you will need to let

Stamp duty cuts reversed and rising council tax rates on the way; but the energy price cap remains in place. We discuss how this is to effect mortgage rates and affordability. Stamp duty cuts to be reversed in April 2025 Energy price cap, raised to £3,000, to stay in place for a further 12 months

Green scheme is a fund that aims to give homeowners more financing options for energy efficient home improvements. The Green Home Finance Accelerator encourages lenders to develop loans for green home improvements. A wider choice of affordable loans will help homeowners improve energy efficiency, reduce bills and cut their carbon footprint. The fund is now