Are ‘Eco-Friendly’ Homes Just Greenwashing? What the UK Property Market Really Values

The post Are ‘Eco-Friendly’ Homes Just Greenwashing? What the UK Property Market Really Values appeared first on UK Construction Blog. A driveway adds 50% to property value in Dundee. A Tesla charging point gets a bullet point at the bottom of the listing. Properties advertise themselves as eco-friendly. They mention Tesla charging points and high energy ratings. They talk about sustainability. But what sells these homes tells a different story. The real value drivers are […]

Electric vehicle charging points and forecourts to be gifted business rates exemption

The scheme, unveiled as part of the Autumn Budget, includes plans to invest an extra £100m in EV charging infrastructure, including the installation of home and workplace charge points. The post Electric vehicle charging points and forecourts to be gifted business rates exemption appeared first on Property Week.

Planning Requirements Shifting for New Residential Developments

The post Planning Requirements Shifting for New Residential Developments appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Sustainability is reshaping how UK homes are designed and built, with planning rules now requiring developers to consider renewable energy and greener transport from the outset. Electric vehicle charging points are becoming a core feature of modern housing schemes, reflecting the shift toward low-emission living. In Brighton, this change is driving new construction standards and […]

Renewable technologies driven by frameworks

LHC frameworks are set to facilitate the procurement of renewable technologies like solar panels, EV charging points, and heat pumps to reduce environmental impacts. The post Renewable technologies driven by frameworks appeared first on Planning, Building & Construction Today.

EV charging infrastructure: An opportunity for developers

There’s never been a better time to invest in electric vehicle (EV) charging technology. All new build homes in England now require EV charging points and the demand for EV charging infrastructure at new property developments is increasing. The post EV charging infrastructure: An opportunity for developers appeared first on Planning, Building & Construction Today.

Shell aims to install 50,000 on-street EV charge points by 2025 - Article by Gwyn Topham

Oil firm sets out plans to provide a third of Britain’s network needed to hit climate targets