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Buying a house can be one of the biggest financial decisions you will make, we provide some advice on how make it go more smoothly and how to ensure you find a property that is good for you and the environment.

Households could save £400 a year on energy bills via means-tested insulation scheme

Report finds that raising minimum energy efficiency standards by 2030 could have huge impact beyond bills

Paul Brannen makes the case for using natural materials for home insulation

Bill payers stand to collectively save billions if minimum standard raised to a C rating, research suggests

Higher electricity prices compound the problem – as will the government’s plan to scrap ‘retained’ EU laws

Britain’s old houses leak heat, which means needless spending to keep them warm. Here are some ways to cut costs

From a stylish Victorian renovation in London to coastal land in Scotland

They came into force in England last week to help the UK hit environmental goals by 2050, but this means short-term pain for long-term gain

Properties are built or retrofitted to exacting ‘energy and comfort standard’ for maximum efficiency

Many of the UK’s biggest lenders now offer deals that reward buyers of energy efficient properties

From a Grade II-listed cottage to a sprawling new-build timber-clad house

Wendy and Steve Knight could not be happier after changing an oil-fired boiler for a greener option

Government’s net zero plan wants to link energy upgrades to home financing, but policy details will be critical

Exclusive: firm also argued against heat pumps, which are proposed as a replacement for gas boilers

Estimate of marine assets balloons as offshore wind soars alongside seaside’s importance for recreation, carbon capture and wildlife