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Mansion tax to hit 165,000 homeowners — 45,000 more than expected
By Joseph Mullane published
High-value property tax set to hit 165,000 UK homeowners, with many likely to appeal

How much does planning permission cost? A planning expert explains
By Simon Rix, Joseph Mullane last updated
How much does planning permission cost? Before setting out on your self build journey it’s important to be aware of the costs you’ll incur from the outset, as planning consultant Simon Rix explains

Do you need to change your locks? How much you can expect to pay
By Steve Jenkins published
Need a locksmith? Discover change lock costs for doors, windows and how much extra for an emergency call out

Martin Lewis predicts how the government may intervene to help cut energy bills after Reeves announcement
By Joseph Mullane published
Martin Lewis reveals how the government may step in to help cut UK energy bills following their latest announcement

Households predicted to face one of the highest energy bill hikes in years as July Cap may reach £2,000
By Joseph Mullane published
Analysts warn the next price cap could push average annual energy bills close to £2,000, sharply up from current levels

Octopus claims heat pumps are £200 cheaper than gas boilers, but is it true?
By Joseph Mullane published
Octopus Energy claims heat pumps are now cheaper to run than gas boilers, but real-world data suggests the picture is more complex

Plug-in solar panels to be legalised in the UK — despite safety concerns
By Joseph Mullane published
The UK government says it is overturning the ban on plug-in solar panels in response to the Middle East crisis, meaning they will soon be able to be installed in homes as a quick, cheap and easy energy solution

£50m oil heating safety net launched for low income rural homeowners left in the cold
By Joseph Mullane published
The government has today announced immediate support to help low income families struggling with surging oil heating costs
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