Blossom Street in Manchester is the latest phase of town houses and apartments to benefit from EnviroVent MVHR (Mechanical Ventilation with Heat Recovery) systems.

The term ‘rogue landlord’ is widely understood in the lettings industry to describe a landlord who knowingly flouts their obligations by renting out unsafe and substandard accommodation to tenants, many of whom may be vulnerable. With today’s fast paced lifestyle and access to social media it’s now easier than ever to get a bad reputation.

We all know winter is a pretty miserable time, the weather is against us and after the excitement of Christmas there’s not much to look forward to other than summer. Winter also tends to exasperate existing issues, cracks and leaks worsen and we put our boilers through their paces. Winter is also the worse time for condensation which also means issues such as damp and mould plague our homes.

Just how much do you think you know about ventilation? Do you know what type of fan an axial fan is? Or how about the abc's of building regulations? We've put together a fun interactive quiz to test your knowledge!

EnviroVent has welcomed the recent report by the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) and the Royal College of Physicians which demonstrates that respiratory problems among children may be exacerbated by indoor air pollution in homes, schools and nurseries.

Asthma is a common lung condition that causes occasional breathing difficulties. It affects people of all ages and often starts in childhood, although it can also develop for the first time in adults. There are certain triggers for asthmatic conditions such as; exercise, pollution, pollen and the weather. For many people, asthma is harder to control during winter months and here’s why.

John Moss, Sales Director – Home at EnviroVent, looks at how councils are investing in upgrading their housing stock, not only to provide tenants with affordable warmth, but also better indoor air quality.

Radon is a colourless, odourless radioactive gas. It is formed by the radioactive decay of the small amounts of uranium that occur naturally in all rocks and soils. Radioactive elements decay and emit radiation. Any exposure to this type of radiation is a risk to health - radiation is a form of energy and can cause damage in living tissues increasing the risk of cancer in both humans and animals.

When it comes to our homes, we all have preferences; from the wall colour to whether to carpet or use laminate. However, there are certain aspects that no matter what the preference an estate agent can add a price tag on which will add value to your home.

Indoor air quality can not only affect your home but your health too. The average person spends 90% of their time indoors and 70% of this time is spent in their own home. The indoor living environment is therefore crucial to the health of the occupants. There are a few tell-tale signs to look out for when it comes to poor indoor air quality.

EnviroVent, one of the UK’s leading ventilation manufacturers, is celebrating its CPD (Continuous Professional Development) course: Ventilation Strategies & Best Practice Compliance becoming CIBSE (Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers) accredited.

We’d all like to save a bit more money, especially in the current climate with living and energy costs rising, who doesn’t want more for their money? However, this is often much easier said then done whilst we’d all like the ability to be more frugal it does often come much easier to some than others. Nevertheless, when it comes to your home, small changes can actually mean big results and you could get your property more energy efficient.