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Housing Secretary Launches World’s Largest Zero Bills Development
Affordable housingNews
9 Dec 2025

Housing Secretary Launches World’s Largest Zero Bills Development

The Right Hon. Steve Reed, Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, visited Carpenters Yard, a landmark new neighbourhood comprising 113 market-leading sustainable homes in Thornwood, Epping Forest to mark the formal launch of the world’s largest community microgrid.
‘Zero bills’ homes praised by housing secretary
Affordable housingNews
5 Dec 2025

‘Zero bills’ homes praised by housing secretary

Coverage in the BBC: Octopus Capital funded the developers GS8 through its "Greener Homes Alliance" scheme, to build 113 homes in Epping, Essex. Through partnership with Octopus Energy, all the homes, 35 of which are Octopus Capital affordable homes, are 'Zero Bills’, meaning residents will have no energy bills for or a minimum of five to ten years.
What’s shaping UK real estate?
Real estate debtNews
9 Oct 2025

What’s shaping UK real estate?

Sam Wisker, our Senior Investment Manager sat down with The Intermediary to explore the key factors shaping the UK real estate market. In this piece, Sam shares his perspective on major emerging trends, the growing importance of ESG in real estate investing, and common challenges faced by brokers and borrowers.