FAMILIES have until the end of the month to go solar.

Bromley Council is offering another 20 grants of £500 to install solar panelling.

This comes after a recent national survey found nine out of 10 home-buyers would be prepared to pay extra for an eco-friendly house.

Martin Parsons, head of the council's residential services, said: "People who've already installed panels tell us their hot water has been heated by the sun, even with all the rain we've had."

Solar for London is also offering £400 grants on systems which cost up to £2,750. Call 020 7820 3156 for information.