Homes & Property | Buying & Mortgages

Zero tolerance

There are some exciting green homes being built but will buyers pay the extra cost, or the Government meet its zero-carbon target, asks David Spittles
26 February 2016
  • From £165,000: apartments at Holborough, near Snodland in Kent; houses from £249,000. Berkeley Homes (01634 244666)

  • From £269,900: Newhall in Harlow, Essex, has a new phase of almost zero-carbon homes called Simple Living Opportunities. Call 01279 416660

'Can developers deliver the green homes buyers want - with design flair, value for money and that are satisfying to live in?'

From £210,000: Avante in Cocksheath, near Maidstone, Kent
From £145,000: flats at One Brighton. Call 0870 752 1820

Heart of East Greenwich

London's first zero-carbon scheme is planned in East Greenwich
First Base
Holborough

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Ian Griffiths and James Cotterill have a triplex penthouse at Newhall
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