Utilities News

Home repossessions 'on the increase'

The level of home repossessions in the UK has reached a two-year high.

30 Jan 2012

Rising household bills 'most cause for concern'

Many people are feeling stressed about the rising costs of household bills, it has been found.

27 Jun 2011

Property location 'key to utility charges'

The location of properties can have a significant impact on utility bills, with the cheapest deals often found online, according to a comparison site.

08 Jun 2010

Energy efficient properties 'save a third on heating bills'

Home owners have been urged to insulate their properties during the summer in preparation for the colder months.

03 Jun 2010

Landlords urged to offer energy-efficient rentals

Private sector landlords could be in high demand and save nearly £500 if they offer energy-efficient property, according to the British Fenestration Rating Council (BFRC).

24 May 2010

Retrofitting UK properties needs to become 'the rule'

Retrofitting properties in the UK in order to make them more energy efficient needs to become "the rule and not the exception", one environmental expert states.

11 Jan 2010

Conservative home energy grant 'could be costly'

A grant that has been proposed by the Conservative Party in an attempt to make home energy more efficient could cost a "vast amount of money", according to one expert.

17 Dec 2009

Energy-efficient property tips offered

The kitchen and bathroom are two areas of a home where energy-efficient improvements can often be made, according to the curator of the Eco Home Exhibition.

16 Oct 2009

Consumers 'overcharged' for energy usage in homes

The National Housing Federation (NHF) has claimed that some homeowners and tenants could be able to claim back money they have put towards energy costs within their property.

15 Jun 2009

Home insurance vital, says Biba

Home insurance is "very important", according to the technical and corporate affairs executive at the British Insurance Brokers Association (Biba).

10 Jun 2009

All UK property to have smart meters

A major change for the UK property industry has been announced by the government's Department of Energy and Climate Change.

12 May 2009

Eco-measures 'help negate' utilities hikes

Gas and electricity prices are rising, but eco-friendly measures can help improve energy efficiency and save householders' money.

05 Nov 2008

Tenants 'concerned by rising utility costs'

Eight in ten renters are worried about the cost of their household bills, new research has revealed.

01 Oct 2008

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