According to recent research published by Shelter, over 80% of homes on the market are unaffordable for first-time buyers. Add to this a BBC report, highlighting 62 areas across the country which are less affordable than London (yes, less affordable than London), the way forward is clear - we need to build more affordable housing!

Over the last couple of years, EnviroVent has gone from strength to strength, our R&D team have developed numerous new innovations; and, as a result, we’ve grown at a rapid pace! So, to make sure that we keep on offering our customers a great service, we have acquired a new warehouse and despatch facility.

The number of people in the UK suffering from hay fever is expected to double over the next 2 decades according to experts at the National Pollen Research Unit. This is due to an increase in the level of traffic pollution in our towns and cities. There are currently around 15 million hay fever sufferers across the UK. Hay fever is an allergy to pollen which is produced by plants, trees and flowers, and the most common pollen allergy is to grass.

EnviroVent was delighted to welcome the Rt Hon Dr Vince Cable to mark the official opening of EnviroVent's new distribution centre in Harrogate.

In April 2013, the Government introduced the controversial ‘under occupancy rule’ to housing benefit as part of its welfare reforms. Claimants with one extra bedroom could lose 14% of their housing benefit whilst those with two extra bedrooms face losing 25% of their housing benefit. Many people have found themselves in a position where they can’t afford to pay the shortfall, increasing the risk of rent arrears and eviction. It’s a vicious circle that could end up costing housing providers a stack of cash, which in turn will effect their cash flow.

Noisy ‘annoying’ fans in commercial premises usually get switched off, which means there is no ventilation for the building at all, creating poor indoor air quality. So much so, that this can even go some way to reducing the productivity of a workforce or discouraging your customers from visiting your premises.

The British Plumbing Employers Council (BPEC) have given approval to EnviroVent to become an approved Training Centre for the new Domestic Ventilation Training Programme.

For the second year running, Harrogate in North Yorkshire has once again gained the top spot in the Rightmove Happy at Home index out of 111 places for the happiest place to live in Great Britain

Black mould is unsightly, difficult to remove and can be a health hazard. What’s more, it’s usually a sign of another problem, one that has probably occurred over the winter months and is caused by poor ventilation.

The Cyclone 7 is a major advancement in extract fan technology, designed to deliver high performance in controlling humidity levels in kitchens, bathroom, toilet and utility rooms using the lowest energy consumption.

EnviroVent's Filterless Infinity Fan has been named Domestic Heating and Ventilation Product of the Year at the H&V News Awards.

Extractor fans play a vital part in keeping our homes ventilated and there is a huge variety on the market, however, it pays to choose wisely. If you live in a busy household where mornings are manic, having a fan that keeps humidity levels in check without any human intervention could be just the ticket.