Heating and Ventilation

British homeowners are at an increased risk of damp and mould in their homes this year. Data by Zehnder Group UK shows that almost half (45%) of Brits already experience mould outbreaks and as UK winters trend towards wetter and milder climates, experts are warning that issues of mould and damp will only get worse without modern ventilation solutions to protect homes and occupants. 

Honeywell Home evohome has been named Heating Product of the Year at the ASCP Awards 2026, recognising its contribution to supporting the evolving needs of the UK’s social housing and retrofit sectors. 
The award highlights how effective heating controls can help housing associations optimise energy use, support retrofit programmes and give residents greater control over their comfort.

In January 2026, Ofgem launched new consumer protection rules to begin regulating the heat networks sector in Great Britain.  This was a major milestone that will, over time, change how these services operate, putting consumers at the heart of everything they do. Ofgem have now launched a new digital service, and all heat networks are required to register in this service by 26 January 2027. The clock is already ticking, so registering now means you avoid a last-minute rush and give yourself time to get things right and ensure that Ofgem can provide any support needed ahead of the deadline. 

With the UK experiencing four heatwaves so far this year and with heat-health warnings currently in place across parts of England, Vent-Axia has sponsored a new white paper examining the growing challenge of overheating in UK buildings. Published by Architects Datafile (ADF), the ‘Solutions for Mitigating Overheating in Residential and Commercial Buildings’ report explores how architects are responding to the need to mitigate overheating in new-build properties, amid tightening regulations and rising temperatures, including highlighting the increasing role of ventilation as part of the overall mitigation strategy.

As Phase 2 of Awaab's Law is due to come into force in November 2026, social housing providers face increasing pressure to demonstrate a proactive approach to maintaining healthy homes, including managing the risk of excess cold and excess heat before hazards escalate. For many landlords, this makes practical, property-level temperature control an important part of wider preventative maintenance planning.

While phase one focused on damp and mould hazards that present a significant risk of harm to tenants, Phase 2 widens the scope to include excess cold and excess heat, reinforcing the need to identify and remedy housing hazards within prescribed timescales1.

House Tag is a cost-effective, easy-to-use solution that enables Housing Associations and Local Authority landlords to centrally store property-related documents and certificates. Through a secure online portal, stakeholders can quickly access documentation associated with a property, with permissions and access levels controlled by the landlord.

Dimplex has reinforced the shift towards proof-based specification with its Edel hot water heat pump now listed on the UK Government-backed Energy Technology List (ETL) - currently the only dedicated hot water heat pump to achieve inclusion.

The listing confirms the Edel range (170, 200 and 270-litre models) meets strict energy performance criteria set out by the scheme, giving specifiers and developers a recognised benchmark at a time when compliance, efficiency and real-world performance are under increasing scrutiny.