On the weekend of 18th and 19th May, home-owners in the Salisbury and Wilton area will welcome visitors to share their experiences of saving energy in their homes, making them greener and cheaper to run. The properties range from newly built eco-homes, through to retrofitted Grade 2 listed cottages. read more...

A local Bedfordshire building firm has been given an award for constructing an eco-friendly community hall. The builders won the Best Sustainable Project award for Building Excellence in the Delivery of Outstanding Construction and Workmanship by the Local Authority Building Control. read more...

The first ever National Self Build Week has launched and aims to help millions of Britons turn their self build dreams into a reality. Grand Designs Live, the home build and design show at the London Excel centre will be a central hub of activity for National Self Build Week, alongside events taking place all around the country. read more...

Social landlords are being invited to bid for £6 million of funding to fit renewable heating equipment in their properties, following delays to the domestic renewable heat incentive. The latest round of the renewable heat premium payment scheme for social landlords was launched this week. read more...

Residents are settling into their new homes following completion of the first phase of a £3.9 million eco-friendly housing scheme on the outskirts of Hull. Railway Housing Association, along with its developing partner Yuill Homes, has replaced an old apartment block in Mill Rise, Swanland, with a new 16-home complex that includes a living sedum roof. read more...

A government review panel is split over the future of national house building standards as ministers prepare to hack back ‘the untenable forest’ of regulations for builders. The panel, made up of representatives from 16 bodies across the housing sector was set up by the government last October, and reached its deadline yesterday. read more...