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Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs), the home energy efficient ratings to accompany new Home Information Packs (Hips), have seen their roll-out made subject to delays.Under new plans, EPCs for most … read more

A survey from wine producer Rosemount on dinner party and home entertaining trends has revealed that an ever-higher premium is placed on the kitchen.With formal dinner dates now receding, a third of t … read more

UK water regulator Ofwat has appointed a new company to supply tap water services for only the second time since privatisation. Northamptonshire taps could now be flowing with water provided by Indepe … read more

With pressure for environmentally-friendly home improvements growing on all sorts of properties, claims have been made to exempt listed buildings from the drive. The Listed Property Owners Club (LPOC … read more

An all-hands-to-the pump complete kitchen overhaul has shown the benefits that homeowners can draw from inventive and environmentally-friendly kitchen design. A century-old home in the northern US sta … read more