Student accommodation used to have a reputation for being a little bit shabby and unloved. There used to be no raised eyebrows at the sight of mismatched furniture and no great expectations about the decor either.

In the first half of the 20th century, most air pollution was caused by industry. But the decline in heavy industry in the UK from the late 20th century onwards, combined with environmental regulation, has significantly reduced this particular danger to our health. Now, however, we face dangers from air pollution of a different sort, and most of this comes from within our own homes.

By their nature, bathrooms create much steam and water vapour. Without proper ventilation, this can turn to condensation and damp, not just in the bathroom, but also in nearby rooms.

Many tenants tend to ignore the early signs of condensation and never mention it to their landlord until the problem has exacerbated, causing mould to spread across your walls, windows and ceilings. Despite the problem lingering for months beforehand the tenant then expects you to solve the problem in a timely manner and completely redecorate the damage that has been done.

EnviroVent, one of the UK’s leading ventilation manufacturers, has released a new ECOWATT version of its renowned SILENT 100 fan, plus new SILENT DESIGN 125 and 150 versions to its range of whisper quiet extract fans.

A recent survey of 200 homeowners who had bought a ventilation system from EnviroVent revealed how over half of these householders had experienced improvements to their health or home within two weeks of its installation.

The majority of the world’s population breathes air that is harmful, according to a major new study. The State of Global Air report, released in April 2018 by the Health Effects Institute, estimates that 95% of people around the globe live in areas where concentrations of fine particulate matter, such as dust or soot particles in the air, exceed the World Health Organization’s Air Quality Guideline of 10 micrograms per cubic metre of air (µg/m3).

Condensation occurs when warm air collides with cold surfaces, or when there's too much moisture in your home. Condensation is one of the worse causes of damp in a property and can damage your home and become a costly affair. So we have 14 amazing tips to help reduce the condensation in your property. For example ensure you home is adequately heated, raising the temperature will significantly reduce condensation around your windows.

All homes need to have adequate ventilation - it can help to prevent damp and mould caused by condensation, and can reduce the chances of contracting health issues caused or exacerbated by poor indoor air quality.