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Allergens from house dust mites and mould spores - which are mainly found in homes with stale, humid and contaminated air have been attributed to being a trigger for asthma, dust allergies and hay fever. Poor indoor air quality can also cause headaches, fatigue and respiratory illnesses.

A Grade II listed building in North Yorkshire has undergone a restoration and the occupants will experience all the benefits of a MVHR system.

Ask any landlord or letting agent what their major causes of tenant complaints are during the winter time and one answer will always dominate – mould. It is no surprise that mould growth is listed as a Category 1 hazard under the Housing Health and Safety Rating system (HHSRS). In 2009, the World Health Organisation (WHO) produced a report on indoor air quality. The report highlighted that poor indoor air quality poses a risk to human health. This is particularly increased where tenants spend a large proportion of their time within their home, such as the elderly or disabled.

According to the Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML), new mortgage lending in August was up 13% on the same period last year, making it the highest August level for six years. £18.6bn of new money from banks and other lenders went into the housing market last month, taking the gross mortgage lending in the year to £203bn.

On Wednesday 26th November, EnviroVent attended the prestigious Landlord & Letting Awards in Coventry, winning the National Award for Innovation.

Believe it or not, there are up to 900 chemicals in indoor air. Not only this, but according to the Environmental Protection Agency, indoor air is found to be up to 70 times more polluted than outdoor air.

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!

You may be surprised to know that asthma effects one in 11 children in the UK. In total a whopping 5.4 million people in the UK are currently receiving treatment for asthma.

EnviroVent, is delighted to have been shortlisted for the prestigious National Business Awards in the Santander Business of the Year category.