NHIC Press Release Archive

13/12/06 National Home Improvement Council Has Reservations On Barker Report Concept 23/11/06 Special needs facility wins NHIC's 2006 Premier Housing Award 10/10/06 NHIC welcomes BRE Report on sustainable refurbishment of victorian houses 30/08/06 NHIC Urges householders to insulate and beat rising fuel prices this winter 04/08/06 NHIC Seeks UK chancellor's explanation on european commission's vat arrangements 20/07/06 NHIC Welcomes royal interest in victorian refurbishment 16/06/06 NHIC Suggests private sector home inprovements are being left behind! 09/06/06 NHIC suggests property renovation could ease water infrastructure problems in south east 22/05/06 Lord Brooke says England's homes need £46BN to raise them to reasonable standard 16/05/06 NHIC draws new Secretaries' of State attention to urgent home improvement issues 25/04/06 NHIC sees serious problems ahead for sustainable UK homes unless VAT is lowered. 31/03/06 NHIC says new housing figures plus the budget place renovation firmly in the spotlight 20/03/06 2006 Home Improvement Annual Awards Brochure Says 'Don't Hide Your Light Under A Bushel!' 17/02/06 NHIC calls for urgent attention to water conservation in the home 01/02/06 NHIC applauds trust mark scheme and now urges important VAT changes 18/01/06 NHIC to increase pressure on saving energy and reducing carbon emissions from homes 19/12/05 NHIC letter to new Tory leader highlights importance of home modernisation 07/12/05 NHIC highlights housing shortcomings in chancellor's pre-budget report 2006 02/12/05 NHIC 2005 Annual Award submissions up 20% on previous year 20/10/05 Lord Brooke urges government to reduce VAT on vitally needed home improvements 18/09/05 NHIC say UK private sector housing efficeincy needs a government shot in the arm

02/09/05 NHIC says Deputy Prime Minister should rethink homes demolition plans 21/07/05 NHIC says government consumer protection scheme should also take into account VAT changes. 12/07/05 NHIC critisises moves to raise council tax based on home improvements 27/05/05 NHIC says many first time buyer/key worker homes can be met from the UK's existing housing stock 21/04/05 National Home Improvement Council Launches Prestigious 2005 Annual Awards Brochure 14/04/05 Many private sector homes are a real disgrace says National Home Improvement Council 21/03/05 NHIC says England's private housing stock is falling behind in 'Decent homes' refurb 04/03/05 NHIC backs construction election agenda and underlines special commitments 28/02/05 NHIC urges greater sustainability in home improvements 01/02/05 NHIC 2005 Housing Awards to focus on climate change 09/12/04 Lord Ezra retires from the NHIC and Lord Brooke takes over 25/11/04 NHIC 2004 Annual Awards Scheme receives highest number of submissions for over a decade 25/11/04 NHIC Awards 2004 - Contacts for winning submissions 16/11/04 NHIC backs braille ID cards to stop exploitation of visually impaired 22/09/04 NHIC says higher fuel costs will affect fuel poverty levels 29/07/04 New housing funds ignore private sector needs 29/06/04 Vat coalition views aired at NHIC House of Lords lunch 15/05/04 NHIC Highlights severe cost of home improvement failures 19/04/04 Lord Ezra says "we must continue to fight" for nil VAT on improvements 19/03/04 VAT reduction could have helped solve demand for new homes says NHIC 03/03/04 NHIC urges Chancellor to further consider VAT reductions on Home Improvements 06/02/04 NHIC highlights part P requirements 16/12/03 NHIC's pre-budget disappointment on home improvement VAT 28/11/03 NHIC Annual awards 2003 are platform for VAT reform and quality mark decisions NHIC 2003 award categories - winners and runners up 06/11/03 NHIC commends the Better Building Summit initiatives. 20/09/03 Popular home improvement website relaunched by NHIC. 17/07/03 NHIC welcomes house conditions survey but urges even greater commitment. 12/06/03 NHIC Chairman asks Government for clear commitment on energy issues. 19/05/03 Record number of NHIC award categories for 2003. 25/04/03 NHIC ask Minister for Housing Survey Publication Date. 16/04/03 NHIC says change-of-use could save our town centres. 28/02/03 Saving our planet begins at home says Lord Ezra. 07/02/03 Building new houses isn't the only solution to our demographic demands says the National Home Improvement Council.