E.ON promises not to raise prices this year
Good news for E.ON customers with the energy giant promising not to increase its residential prices in 2012, thereby demonstrating its ‘commitment to be fair and transparent’.
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uSwitch: British Gas hints that price rise may be on the way
Centrica, the parent of Britain’s largest energy company, British Gas, has hinted that further price rises could be on the horizon, uSwitch suggests.
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NHF: NPower is ripping off low income customers
Npower is the worst offender when it comes to charging poorer people, via prepayment meters, more for their energy – according to a new league table published by the National Housing Federation.
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Homeowners to get green boiler rating
Homeowners can now ask for a free A-G energy rating for their boiler with advice to help cut fuel bills, when the engineer visits.
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Average four bedroom homes are getting an ‘E’ energy rating, according to a survey from the introduction of Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) and Home Information Packs (HIPs).
The UK Green Building Council has voiced it’s opinion on the ‘Merton Rule’ – a new condition placed by local authorities requiring developers to supply 10% of energy from on-site renewables.
A stamp duty rebate for home-buyers who improve the energy efficiency of their houses has been proposed by a Conservative policy group.
The Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) has pressed the Government to promote more CO2 friendly homes in the UK.
Latest research from Halifax shows the ability of key public sector workers to purchase their own home continues to improve and is approaching the level achieved ten years ago before the house price boom.
New evidence supports Yorkshire Building Society’s findings that more borrowers are choosing to fix their mortgage for the longer term as economic conditions remain uncertain.
Latest research from Halifax shows the ability of key public sector workers to purchase their own home continues to improve and is approaching the level achieved ten years ago before the house price boom.
Research commissioned by specialist buy-to-let lender Paragon Mortgages, has shown a significant regional shift in the rental yields achieved by landlords.
