Tag: Homes
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Has Labour just quietly abandoned its 1.5 million homes pledge?
Labour’s ambitious pledge to build 1.5 million homes by the end of this parliament appears to be faltering. Following the Spring Statement, the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) projected that just 1.3 million homes will be built by 2029-30, sparking fresh scrutiny of the Labour Government’s plan for homebuilding and whether they are on course…
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Azure Printed Homes Wins SXSW 2025 Urban Experience Award
The new year is bringing new expansion and accomplishment for Azure Printed Homes, a growing pioneer in sustainable 3D-printed small dwellings. As a first time SWSX participant, Azure was chosen in February as one of 5 finalists in 11 categories to exhibit their projects at the seventh annual Innovation Awards Finalist Showcase during SXSW 2025. At the…
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Why More Caloundra Homes Are Investing In Security Screens?
Caloundra, a relaxed coastal community on the Sunshine Coast, is known for its parks, beaches, and waterfront activities. Like any other area, local residents are still concerned about home security. Caloundra residents are investing in security screens for their doors and windows to protect themselves and deter criminals. Metal mesh screens are installed outside of…
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IBHS Thunderstorm Ready: Prep Homes & Businesses for Spring
Ahead of spring storms, the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS) urges home and business owners to use its Thunderstorm Ready guides to prepare now to reduce avoidable damage, especially to a structure’s roof, which serves as the first line of defense against severe weather. Last year, losses from severe storms alone reached…
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Coal mine water powers 750 homes with green heat
For decades, abandoned coal mines have been seen as relics of Britain’s industrial past, but a new project in Seaham is proving they could play a key role in the future of home heating. By harnessing warm water trapped underground, 750 homes will be supplied with a renewable, low-carbon heat source, offering an alternative to…
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Passivhaus takes hold in the UK aiming for 10% of new homes by 2035
The Passivhaus standard is gaining serious momentum in the UK housing market, according to a new report. Finsings from the Passivhaus Trust revealed that 1% of all new homes currently being built in the UK are adhering to this energy-efficient and environmentally-friendly standard. This shift is attributed to changes in policy, growing concerns over rising…
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Paragraph 84: How to build these exceptional countryside homes
Paragraph 84 provides a unique opportunity to gain planning permission for truly outstanding homes in the countryside. Designed to allow exceptional architecture that enhances its surroundings, this policy sets a high bar for quality, sustainability and design excellence. However, understanding the process and requirements is key to success and we have compiled everything you need…
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Government’s plans to build homes in ‘Europe’s Silicon Valley’ at risk of subsidence before work even begins
Thousands of new homes planned for construction in the Oxford-Cambridge growth corridor could face serious subsidence risks, potentially leaving future homeowners with uninsurable properties, experts have warned. The Government’s plan to build 4,500 homes in the region, part of a wider drive to tackle the housing crisis, is now under scrutiny as geological concerns come…
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Octopus Energy aiming to provide 100,000 Zero Bill Homes by 2030
Octopus Energy is stepping up efforts to combat rising energy costs by helping to build 100,000 Zero Bills homes. The company aims to deliver these eco homes across the UK by 2030 that could potentially eliminate all energy bills for 5 to 10 years. Powered by renewable energy sources such as solar panels, heat pumps,…