Latest articles by Joseph Mullane
Property industry launches charter to cut home sales from 109 days to 28 — but will it work?
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
New data reveals 6,851 house fires since 2020 linked to people nodding off with flames or appliances still burning
What is roll-on plaster? When to use this quick smooth finish and when to avoid it
Roll-on plaster can provide a quick, smooth finish in the right conditions, but it can also lead to poor results if applied incorrectly
Beyoncé & Jay-Z UK house plans: Music icons eye 58-acre Cotswolds estate
Beyoncé and Jay-Z reportedly secure Cotswolds estate with full planning permission, ready to build a lakeside mansion
The surprising everyday item that could ruin your kitchen worktop and lead to costly repairs
Experts warn how a wet plastic bag left on your counter could leave lasting stains and cause longterm damage
Gorilla warfare: Homeowner's planning debate over 4ft gorilla statue
Adele Teale appeals an enforcement notice after her gorilla statue, Caesar, was deemed ‘out of character’ with the surrounding area
Will Kirk uncovers Anderson shelter below his garden shed
Will Kirk uncovers hidden WWII Anderson shelter while renovating his garden, alongside quirky finds like a seesaw and a VHS tape of Friends
Wave goodbye to boring black – Downton Abbey star Michelle Dockery's surprising door colour choice is the newest trend you need in your renovation
Eye-catching pistachio green doors and windows are a highlight of the actor's stunning kitchen extension
The hidden strain of renovating revealed – why one in six couples consider splitting during home projects
A new UK study shows that turning design dreams into reality can test relationships and even push some couples to breaking point
How to turn your front door into £500 – this fun decorating competition could see you winning big this autumn
By getting creative your front door could be the key to winning £500 this autumn
New Housing Secretary continues pledge to ‘build baby build’
Steve Reed vows to accelerate homebuilding as UK construction slows, risking Labour’s 1.5 million homes target by 2029
Why councils are reclassifying villages as towns to challenge government planning rules
Councils are increasingly looking to reclassify villages as towns to protect green belt land and limit development under government ‘grey belt’ rules
UK housebuilding sees biggest slump since COVID, threatening 1.5m homes target
Homebuilding slows for eighth month in a row, putting government's 1.5 million new homes target at risk
30,000 homes left with damp and mould as government calls insulation rollout a 'systemic failure'
Government admits 'systemic failure' as tens of thousands of homes, particularly in poorer areas, bear the consequences of substandard retrofits
Is Britain’s cement crisis about to derail homebuilding plans?
Cement production is at its lowest ever recorded levels, leaving homebuilders facing higher costs, delays and changes to their plans
How sewers are flushing Britain’s housing plans down the drain
Tens of thousands of new homes are stuck in planning limbo as sewer capacity concerns and regulatory delays leave communities waiting
Never miss an update – add Homebuilding & Renovating as a ‘preferred source’ on Google
Google’s newest feature, currently only in America, helps you stay on top of reliable ideas and guidance for every stage of your home project
New tax could add £24,000 to the cost of a new home
A proposed landfill tax reform could add over £24,000 to the cost of every new build home, sparking warnings from the construction industry
Mortgage Guarantee Scheme helps 56,000 households to get on the property ladder
Government-backed scheme opens doors for first-time buyers, small households and renovators
Are house prices falling? Nationwide data shows August dip
Latest figures reveal a slight monthly decline, with stretched affordability and shifting buyer behaviour shaping the housing market
Why are there so many empty homes in the UK and what is being done to solve it?
Discover the hidden reasons behind a growing number of empty homes
Own a unique slice of history as this former naval fortress on a Pembrokeshire island goes up for sale
Thorne Island, a Grade II*-listed naval fort turned home and hotel, is for sale at £3m and offers unique potential
'It's the perfect blend of styles' – step inside a 700-year-old Essex farmhouse with a 21st-century touch
Be inspired by how this property effortlessly blends 14th-century architectural features with modern design for a truly rare home
