Latest articles by Jack Woodfield
‘I Saved 40% on my Energy Bills After Installing Secondary Glazing’
A Manchester homeowner saw her monthly electricity bill drop from £450 to £230 after installing secondary glazed panels
Government Pledges Self Build Delivery ‘at Scale’ in Response to Bacon Review
The government has responded to the Richard Bacon review, with a commitment to ramping up the self build sector
What is The Cost to Replace a Gas Boiler With a Heat Pump?
The cost to replace a gas boiler with a heat pump isn’t universal - here’s the lowdown on what you can expect to pay
Help to Build can help fund your self build - here’s how you can apply
Help to Build was launched in 2022 to help people with the cost of building their dream home
First Lender Named for New Self Build Equity Loan Scheme
Help to Build will be open to applications from Monday, and the first lender to offer mortgages under the scheme has been announced
Building Regulations Part S: New Electric Vehicle Charging Rules Now Apply
The introduction of Building Regulations Part S means there are new rules regarding electric vehicle charging for self builders
Homeowner’s Underground Tunnel Wins Planning Consent Despite Subsidence Risk
A YouTuber spent three years digging a tunnel under his garden to connect to an underground bunker - and now finally has planning permission
New ‘Great British Insulation Scheme’ Could be Announced Before Winter
Prime Minister Boris Johnson wants a new £1bn insulation scheme set up to help vulnerable households lower their energy bills
400 Homes to be Retrofitted in New Greener Homes Scheme
Air source heat pumps and solar panels are among the technologies that will be added to 400 homes to make them more energy efficient
Sarah Beeny’s house transformation continues in new series
Sarah Beeny's New Life in the Country season 3 continues looking at her home's development, as well as providing ideas to homeowners with her elaborate plans
New ‘Zero Bills’ Green Homes Scheme to Launch in Essex
Homeowners may not have to pay energy bills on a new green homes scheme, which could expand to 10,000 homes by 2030
Government 120,000 Homes Shy of Meeting Homebuilding Target in 2021
Planning reforms have been identified as one of the reasons the government is failing to meet its target of building 300,000 homes per year
Two-Thirds of Homeowners Lack Confidence to Take on Home Improvements
Have you taken on most of the DIY tasks in your home? A new B&Q report has revealed that confidence, and cost, are major barriers facing home improvers
Majority of Homeowners Not Yet Convinced by Heat Pumps, Research Shows
Two-thirds of homeowners say they don’t know how heat pumps work, while 62% believe they aren’t affordable
UK Among The Least Affordable Housing Markets in the World
Affordability is a major issue facing first-time buyers in the UK, as the most affordable housing markets worldwide are revealed
Heat Pump Grants: Where to Access Financial Support
Heat pump grants are available now across the UK to help you afford the cost of installation
Window Replacement Grants: What Funding is Available?
Very few window replacement grants exist in the UK, but some households may be eligible for funding for the cost of installation
Good Grief! Is This Danger Mouse-Inspired Treehouse The Best Ever Children’s Den?
A tree-less timber treehouse inspired by Danger Mouse has been built in a London garden - and one specific condition helped it achieve planning permission
Netherlands to Ban Gas Boiler Installations From 2026
Hybrid heat pumps will become the preferred heating source in the Netherlands for both new and existing homes
One in Two Self Builders Include Sustainable Heat Sources, New Report Finds
The self builder sector is a "trailblazer" for modern building methods, but finding plots remains an issue for aspiring self builders
The 8 Best Shower Heads to Revitalise Your Bathroom
Take the plunge with one of the best shower heads and enjoy a reinvigorating experience every time you shower
Google Searches For Japanese Knotweed Removal Increase by 217% in April
One in 20 homes are believed to be affected by Japanese knotweed, with homeowners battling to stop the plant from damaging their properties
Right to Build: An Easier Way for Self Builders to Find Plots
The Right to Build registers are designed to make self build easier - learn how it works and how you can sign up
