
Joseph Mullane
News editor, Joseph, previously contributed to publications like Today's Media and Chambers & Partners, where he specialised in covering news relevant to conveyancers and industry professionals. Recently, Joseph embarked on a personal project– constructing his own residence on his family's farm.
With planning approval secured for a charming three-bedroom timber frame house on a one-acre plot, the groundwork is already underway. He has set his sights on completing the construction by the following year.
Prior to this, Joseph had undertaken various home improvement projects, including a substantial renovation of his family's house and several DIY endeavours, such as shower installations, shed construction, and the creation of livestock enclosures and shelters for the farm's animals.
Beyond his passion for home construction, Joseph also has a deep love for rugby and has contributed to Rugby World, the world's leading rugby magazine.
Joseph previously worked as a History teacher but moved into news journalism, in particular journalism that covered areas he was personally affected by including homebuilding and the construction industry.
Latest articles by Joseph Mullane

Mortgage Guarantee Scheme helps 56,000 households to get on the property ladder
By Joseph Mullane published
Government-backed scheme opens doors for first-time buyers, small households and renovators

Are house prices falling? Nationwide data shows August dip
By Joseph Mullane last updated
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?
By Joseph Mullane published
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
By Joseph Mullane published
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
By Joseph Mullane published
Be inspired by how this property effortlessly blends 14th-century architectural features with modern design for a truly rare home

'A blank canvas with great potential' – stone farmhouse in need of renovation goes under the hammer in the Peak District
By Joseph Mullane published
Bradfield farmhouse with 38 acres and barns goes to auction, offering scope for renovation and conversion

Mark Wright’s new home gym is a masterclass in functional luxury – it’s the ultimate fitness retreat
By Joseph Mullane published
Mark Wright unveils the latest update to his three-year gym project at his £3.5m Essex self-build

Will stamp duty be abolished? Rachel Reeves’ radical property tax plan explained
By Joseph Mullane published
Homes over £500,000 could face a new property levy as Rachel Reeves weighs up scrapping stamp duty, shifting the tax burden from buyers to sellers

Grand Designs’ infamous ‘lighthouse’ finally sells after years of turmoil
By Joseph Mullane published
The Grand Designs ‘Lighthouse’ that took 12 years to build has sold, closing a long and dramatic chapter in its history

Top 15 most confusing property terms in the UK revealed
By Joseph Mullane published
A study has revealed what Brits Google the most when it comes to properties. Do you know what all these terms mean?

More heat pump ads banned as regulator signals growing crackdown on misleading information
By Joseph Mullane published
UK bans more heat pump adverts over misleading £7,500 grant claims

Councils rebel against Labour’s 'undemocratic' planning reforms
By Joseph Mullane published
Councils across England unite against Labour’s planning reforms, warning of threats to democracy, local control, and the countryside

Safety watchdog orders thousands to stop using heat pump tumble dryers immediately
By Joseph Mullane published
17,000 owners across eight brands told to switch off their machines after safety fix fails to remove fire risk

Is there a new hosepipe ban coming? Heatwave could trigger new restrictions for millions
By Joseph Mullane last updated
Is there a hosepipe ban where you live? As the heatwave returns, millions could face new restrictions within days

Councils charging 'garden shed tax' where outbuilding is deemed 'liveable'
By Joseph Mullane published
Why your garden shed could cost you extra council tax, and how to fight it

Waste not, want not: How this London home turned offcuts into an architectural statement
By Joseph Mullane published
Architects used OSB and other waster materials as a design decision, not just a budget one

Planning permission reform boosts UK heat pump sales
By Joseph Mullane published
The UK is now reportedly on track to meet its goal of 600,000 heat pumps installed each year by 2028 thanks to the change

Stamp duty scam alert: Fixer-upper tax loophole ruled invalid by court
By Joseph Mullane published
Homebuyers warned as HMRC cracks down on misleading Stamp Duty refund claims
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