News Archive: Environment

07, 2008 October:

Great paint

Natural Building Technologies is working to raise awareness of the importance of specifying the most appropriate paint finish in an age where the highest levels of air-tightness and breathability are being achieved...

06, 2008 October:

£700 for your pocket

Tenants living in inefficient properties could save £700 a year on energy bills if their landlord installs straightforward energy saving measures...

Confusion over EPCs rages on

Landlords are confused by the new regulations surrounding energy performance certificates...

Dubai should go green

Public and private developments in the Middle East should adopt the latest green building codes as a matter of course, not least because they can save costs, it is claimed.

01, 2008 October:

Politicians support 'Greening the UK' campaign

Political support for the Horticultural Trades Association's (HTA) Greening the UK campaign, which aims to increase the amount of green planting in urban developments, was received last week at a Labour party conference fringe event in Manchester...

How does your garden grow?

The importance of landscaping and gardening will be enhanced by the presence of international companies at an exhibition in Abu Dhabi in November...

Half of all landlords ignoring EPCs

From today, 1st October, landlords are legally required to provide an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) for properties that are marketed to new or prospective tenants or re-let to existing tenants...

29, 2008 September:

Hydro power station planned

Romania is planning a giant hydro power station on the Danube...

25, 2008 September:

EPC deadline extended to January

Originally set as October 1st 2008, the Government has extended the Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) deadline which means commercial properties now have until 4th January 2009 to get their EPCs.

A taste of Venice in Orlando

Most famous for Disneyland, Orlando in Florida is realising that pixie dust and magic don't make eco friendly homes, and are doing something about it with a new eco city.

23, 2008 September:

EPCs compulsory for new residential lets

As of 1st October 2008, Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) will become compulsory for all new residential lets, affecting the marketing of around 10 per cent of properties for sale. Unlike before, no property, whether it is bought, sold, built or rented, is exempt, regardless of its time on the market.

22, 2008 September:

Green with envy

The USA has gone green in an attempt to live in a more sustainable way, reveals the latest report from Green Roofs for Healthy Cities.

17, 2008 September:

Free renewable energy from the ground

Renewable energy specialist Ecoliving has been awarded funding in order to provide ground source heat pumps, which can help the average Scottish household save 60 to 75 per cent of heating energy used each year.

15, 2008 September:

Millions of new trees for Spain

Forty-five million trees will be planted over the next three years in Spain. The planting is part of a plan to combat desertification and climate change, while reducing erosion and protecting endemic species. The project is likely to generate some 670,000 hours of work, thus creating many new jobs.

Guidance for green networks introduced

Ambitious guidance for allotments, community gardens, city farms to sustainable urban drainage schemes and flood storage areas - has been published in the latest eco-town worksheet on green infrastructure.

12, 2008 September:

Plan Abu Dhabi 2030

Abu Dhabi is introducing new regulations for environmentally friendly buildings, which are expected to be implemented as of January next year.

09, 2008 September:

Carbon appeal replacing kerb appeal

Going green will open property market, says the Energy Saving Trust, whose latest research reveals that energy efficient homes are swaying buyers.

21, 2008 August:

China's eco-city breaks ground

The China-Singapore Tianjin Eco-city is scheduled to break ground this July and will be completed within 10 to 15 years.

19, 2008 August:

Country Life

Britain's country villages are facing the brunt of prices increases, making that rural dream more expensive than living in the city

15, 2008 August:

New eco-village planned for the north-east

Plans have been submitted for a £80-£100 million mixed-use eco-village in the at the former Paton & Baldwins Textile plant in Darlington

14, 2008 August:

Public buildings must display energy efficiency

Schools, hospitals, police stations and other public venues could face prosecution if they do not display the energy efficiency of their buildings

Demand for rental property on the up

Many people are adopting a wait and see policy when it comes to purchasing a property, so the demand from tenants requiring rental properties is higher than ever

01, 2008 August:

Beating the UK fuel rip-off

The Government has launched a scheme that could help UK homeowners slash fuel costs...

28, 2008 July:

Government gets tough on UK eco-towns

The Government has emphatically underlined its commitment to eco-friendly housing in the UK.

17, 2008 July:

Pollution boost for Milan investors

Milan's version of London's congestion tax is proving to be a big hit.

16, 2008 July:

Clueless landlords 'in the dark'

New research has revealed that many landlords are seriously unaware of vital compulsory obligations.

15, 2008 July:

Solar Spain's 'alternative appeal'

Spain has adopted the most 'advanced solar legislation in the world', claims one company.

14, 2008 July:

NZ facing triple climate threat?

According to a UN report, New Zealand is facing 'major challenges' from climate change in the future.

27, 2008 June:

The 'greenvolution' is coming

New research has revealed that rising fuel prices could force 22 million Brits to go green...

08, 2008 April:

Cyprus IPT scam exposed

A scam involving Immovable Property Tax is on the rise in Cyprus...

29, 2008 February:

Homeowners in new quake alert

Homeowners need to beware of unseen damage caused by the UK's recent earthquake...

12, 2008 February:

Tsunami alert for 'Cosa Nostra Country'

Southern Italy could be at risk from a devastating Tsunami...

02, 2008 January:

Golden chances for green investors

In an increasingly green marketplace, everything, it seems, has to be environmentally friendly...

13, 2007 December:

Buyers prefer to be 'close to home'

Living close to our 'nearest and dearest' is becoming a top priority for house-hunters...

13, 2007 November:

The myth of 'Wind Farm price erosion'

The perceived negative impact of wind farms on property prices may be a myth, say surveyors...

17, 2007 October:

Zero carbon homes 'failure'

The Government is failing to achieve its directive on zero carbon homes...

03, 2007 October:

Brits 'dabbling in the Dominican'

MRI Overseas Property has seen a leap in demand for overseas properties on the island...

Crete: Island of 'wonderful contrasts'

The island of Crete is known for its year round sun, unspoilt beaches and dramatic coastline...

Romania's 'little Paris' excites investors

The bustling city of Bucharest continues to attract overseas investors...

26, 2007 September:

NZ faces triple climate threat

Water security, natural ecosystems and coastal communities are at risk in New Zealand...

21, 2007 September:

Government risks missing CO2 housing targets

The Government is at risk of failing to meet CO2 targets on new housing, reports Jon Land in www.24dash.com...

19, 2007 September:

New proposals to boost house-building

Housing and Planning Minister Yvette Cooper has unveiled a major £500m package of proposals to accelerate the building of the homes families and first-time buyers desperately need...

06, 2007 September:

Euro ski resorts 'under threat'

Climate change is threatening Europe's lucrative skiing trade...

Montenegro's 'amazing' growth potential

Experts have predicted that property prices in Montenegro will soar by 50% in the next year...

Turbine tax woe for eco-owners

Homeowners who invest in green energy may find themselves paying for the privilege...

29, 2007 August:

Call for new 'green homes' action

Planning laws should be relaxed to allow people to install green energy sources in their homes...

24, 2007 August:

Euro news fuels Cypriot property boom

Increased interest in Cypriot property listed on TheMoveChannel.com has pushed the holiday hotspot up 3 places to break into the Top of the Props Top 5!...

07, 2007 August:

Farmland prices rising at fastest rate for 30 years

Average farmland prices rose by 27.3% in the year to June 2007, the fastest rate of growth since 1977, reports Knight Frank...

06, 2007 August:

Greening new build around the world

With the world feeling the effects of climate change, developers around the world are becoming ever more aware of the need reduce their carbon emissions...