08 May 2026
By Carl Dodd

Bridging the gap between heritage and Net Zero

2026, air pollution, air quality, Air Source Heat Pump (ASHP), biodiversity, Carl Dodd, damp, draught-proofing, energy efficiency, energy sufficiency, floor insulation, green sector, heat pumps, hemp insulation, housing, lifestyle transformation, low impact, low carbon living, mould, natural insulation, Net Zero Carbon, PRL, Property Revolutions Ltd., Retrofit PRL, solar panel, sustainability, sustainable living, tenants, tiny homes, underfloor heating, warm homes plan
Retrofitting rural homes in 2026 As we move through 2026, the UK's journey towards Net Zero has reached a pivotal juncture. While urban high-rises and suburban estates often dominate the conversation, the real frontline of the energy transition is found in the rolling hills and quiet villages of the British countryside. Retrofitting rural homes is no longer a niche environmental ambition; it is an urgent economic and social imperative. 80% of the buildings we will use in 2050 are already standing today. This means that the challenge is clear: we cannot build our way to sustainability - we must upgrade…
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24 Apr 2026
By Carl Dodd

Government boosts retrofit fund by £100m

2026, affordable warmth, air pollution, air quality, Air Source Heat Pump (ASHP), Carl Dodd, damp, draught-proofing, emissions, energy efficiency, energy sufficiency, floor insulation, heat pumps, housing, hybrid heat pumps, lifestyle transformation, loft insulation, low impact, low carbon living, mould, natural insulation, Net Zero Carbon, new homes, PRL, Property Revolutions Ltd., reduce carbon footprint, Retrofit PRL, solar panel, sustainability, sustainable living, tenants, warm homes plan
A new dawn for social housing The UK government has taken a significant step towards a greener, warmer, and more affordable future for social housing residents. As recently announced, a £100 million increase to the Warm Homes: Social Housing Fund (formerly the Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund) has been confirmed, aimed at accelerating energy efficiency upgrades and tackling the rising cost of energy. This cash injection is designed to deliver immediate benefits, with a focus on solar panel installations for up to 57,000 households within this financial year. As energy secretary Ed Miliband emphasised, this initiative is about protecting families from…
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10 Apr 2026
By Carl Dodd

Demolition vs. retrofit in the age of Net Zero

2026, affordable warmth, Air Source Heat Pump (ASHP), carbon sequestration, Carl Dodd, decarbonisation, draught-proofing, energy efficiency, energy sufficiency, Environment, floor insulation, heat pumps, housing, loft insulation, low impact, low carbon living, mould, natural insulation, Net Zero Carbon, new homes, PRL, Property Revolutions Ltd., reduce carbon footprint, Retrofit PRL, solar panel, sustainability, sustainable living, tenants, tiny homes, tiny houses, warm homes plan
A high-stakes question As we enter the second quarter of 2026, the construction industry stands at a critical crossroads. The push towards a Net Zero future has transformed the question of "demolish or retrofit" from a simple financial decision into a complex, high-stakes assessment of environmental, social, and economic impact. Following the seminal March 2026 research report (Demolition and Redevelopment or Retrofit, Quantitative research report, March 2026) this Blog explores the latest quantitative data, the regulatory landscape, and the crucial choices facing developers today. The 2026 landscape: why we are still demolishing Despite intense scrutiny, demolition remains a dominant, often…
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23 Jan 2026
By Carl Dodd

UK housing: embracing insulation innovations

2026, affordable warmth, air pollution, air quality, bio-insulation, carbon sequestration, Carl Dodd, decarbonisation, draught-proofing, energy efficiency, energy sufficiency, green sector, heat pumps, hemp insulation, housing, lifestyle transformation, loft insulation, low impact, low carbon living, natural insulation, Net Zero Carbon, new homes, PRL, Property Revolutions Ltd., reduce carbon footprint, Retrofit PRL, sheep's wool, sustainability, sustainable living, tenants, warm homes plan, WheatEx, wood fibre
Why Bio-Insulation leads the way For decades, the standard approach to keeping a British home warm has involved rolls of itchy glass wool, or thick slabs of rigid plastic foam. While effective at trapping heat, these materials carry a heavy "carbon debt" from their intensive manufacturing processes. However, a new wave of Bio-Insulation Innovation is hitting the UK market. Leading the charge is WheatEx, a pioneering UK-developed insulation board made from agricultural by-products. For homeowners looking to slash energy bills while lowering their environmental footprint, these plant-based materials are a game-changer. The problem with traditional insulation Most UK homes rely on mineral wool…
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