Don't ignore Renewable Heat Incentives.

There's no doubt that the Feed-in Tariffs for renewable electricity have been a huge financial inducement to homeowners installing solar panels on their roofs.

So far, over the first 3 months of 2011, over 11,000 homeowners have had photovoltaic systems installed on their properties.

Soon, homeowners will be able to claim a similar Government tariff for renewable hot water and heating installations like Solar Hot Water Panels.

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Warning to put energy efficiency first.

The UK's got to start putting energy efficiency at the top of it's home improvements list if it's to meet its target of having 80% of housing stock ready by 2050.

The comments made by the Director of the National Home Improvement Council were made as he asked home improvement retailers and installers to encourage the public to have energy saving and efficiency in mind when they planned home improvements.

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Loft conversions top value-adding poll.

A survey by Halifax property valuers has revealed that loft conversions offer the best return in terms of adding value to your home.

Loft conversions were followed by extensions, whilst new kitchens, bathrooms and double glazing also featured highly.

Adding a driveway or off-road parking had jumped by 124%, adding an average of over £2,800 to a homes value compared with just over £1,200 in 2009.

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