Are heat pumps worth it?

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A round-up of the latest self-build and home renovation news, products and events. By Jennifer Grimble

Whether you are building a new home or extending your current one, overheating should be taken seriously to ensure a comfortable indoor temperature on even the hottest of days

Imagine its 2035. Every other car you see on the street is electric, millions of homes have heat pumps providing heat, large data centres the size of 10 football pitches are dotted across the country

THEY CAN GIVE YOU AN EXTRA SPACE FOR WORK, REST, OR PLAY, BUT WHAT’S INVOLVED AND ARE THEY WORTH IT? OUR GUIDE EXPLAINS EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW

Enjoy your outside space even on cooler spring and summer nights with a heater. We explore the main options that are available for you to decide which one is right for you