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Could this Scottish brick win a £1m global prize?
By Joseph Mullane published
Kenoteq’s recycled K-BRIQ bricks slash carbon emissions by 95%, offering a sustainable solution that could transform global construction

Homeowners warned blocked gutters could lead to £5k fines under abatement notices
By Joseph Mullane published
Experts urge urgent gutter maintenance as councils crack down on statutory nuisances with costly penalties

UK’s reliance on Chinese renewable energy tech rises as Octopus signs deal for Chinese wind turbines
By Joseph Mullane published
Octopus Energy teams up with Chinese wind turbine maker Ming Yang as the UK increasingly relies on imported renewable technology

'It’s like your house is one big advent calendar': Couple go viral after making incredible discoveries behind their walls
By Joseph Mullane published
A Leeds couple’s renovation journey went viral after they uncovered unexpected surprises after buying a long-abandoned home

Hidden insurance crisis looms for homeowners under the government's new energy mandates
By Joseph Mullane published
Retrofit upgrades designed to cut energy bills may leave property owners underinsured if rebuild costs aren’t reassessed

Scotland urges UK not to rush hydrogen home heating decision
By Joseph Mullane published
Scottish Government urges UK to wait as hydrogen trial tests whether hydrogen heating can be used safely and reliably in homes

Property industry launches charter to cut home sales from 109 days to 28 — but will it work?
By Joseph Mullane published
Project 28 sets out eight commitments to speed up home sales, but will this charter solve one of the property industry's biggest problems

Are you guilty of this common bedtime habit? Data says it’s fuelling house fires
By Joseph Mullane published
New data reveals 6,851 house fires since 2020 linked to people nodding off with flames or appliances still burning
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