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Retrofit take-up is improving but should the UK be doing more?

Retrofit take-up is improving but should the UK be doing more? The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) reports applications to the Boiler Upgrade Scheme were 49% higher in December 2023 compared to the same month in 2022, but without mandatory targets, there is little sign yet that energy-efficient homes in the UK command higher prices.

Interest rates held at 5.25%: here’s what it could mean for mortgages

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Interest rates held at 5.25%: here's what it could mean for mortgages | Property blog The Bank of England has announced it will hold the Base Rate at 5.25% again this month.