A problem exists with the UK for the government to create a climate of affordable housing for its population. The massive price rises have been blamed on the lack of supply, which has made home ownership impossible for many people.

The pressure is on local councils and housing associations to build 3 million new houses by 2020. The consequences for the environment and the countryside are wide reaching. It is a contentious issue and divides opinion, giving rise to ‘nimbyism’ (not in my backyard).

The government’s response to this was to commission a Pre-Budget Report promising to utilise vacant property. Figures from the Empty Homes Agency claim that there are 840,000 derelict properties currently in the UK. There are a further 420,000 vacant properties registered on the National Land Use Database. The list contains spaces above shops, commercial properties and pubs. The figure is almost a million vacant properties, which amounts to about a third of the government’s target.

You can’t always know who the owner of the derelict building is, or why it has been abandoned to deteriorate. The council has always been in charge of monitoring empty propeties and maintaining them. But it is a recent improvement to see incentives and resourses aimed in this direction.

The owners of derelict property used to find the same lack of incentives. They would argue that they had to rely entirely on the private sector, utilizing the services of a vacant property security specialist. Its up to these companies to offer strategic advice including traveller eviction and squatter removal. Often these eviction services included the removal of hazardous material, whilst affecting a general site clearance.

Whilst squatters are seen as a large problem for owners of derelict properties, it is worth mentioning that positives can exist. A site can be renovated and improved when ’squatted’ by professionals, which can be a benefit to the owner. Once these buildings have become secure, they are probably less likely to be targets for vandalism, reducing further maintenance cost.

In the world today the sun has become a more popular energy source and is the most environmentally friendly popular power source for homes around the world. Save money and help save the planet, turn to greener options to help with the transition.

The most common ways to use the suns power is to turn yout home into a solar powered home. Radios, TV’s, washing machines are just some of the appliances which can be powered using greener energy from the sun or wind. Using solar power can heat the water that runs through your home.

By installing solar panel heaters you can save money after time and this could also mean the electric companies may end up paying you? By switching to solar or wind power will not only save money but will aslo make you money.
 
Solar and wind powered electricity homes are being built all around the world to reiterate to governments that solar homes are extremely efficient and make complete sense. grant are offered to help you set up a solar or wind powered home.

Dedicated professionals can build your home solar panels for you if you do not feel confident in building them yourself.

Solar water heating, solar electricity are efficient and a financial plus for everyone. Solar houses, solar flats, solar homes are the future.

There are a number of guides on setting up a solar environment within your home. The solar and wind energy guides help you with the why and the how to a green future. 

There are many uses for solar power for example:  Solar electricity, solar water heaters and solar gadgets (Solar batteries, torches, clocks) Using solar PV is becoming so much more popular and governments are now starting to recognise this. Financial assistance is offered by local councils or governments when you switch to solar energy or wind power, as well as new related technologies such as bluetooth technology.

Literature is available on the net and from a number of companies to help you make the switch to green energy.