Latest articles by Joseph Mullane
Should the UK embrace prefab homes or are they too good to be true?
Prefabricated homes promise speed, quality, and sustainability, but can they truly help the UK tackle its housing crisis, or are there hidden challenges?
‘Absolutely no way’ government’s 1.5m homes pledge can be met
Economist Paul Cheshire tells BBC Panorama there is “absolutely no way” the 1.5 million homes target can be met, as ministers defend their housing strategy
FMB supports 'urgent' flood resilience plan as 6.3 million homes found to be at risk
Builders back urgent action to protect millions of UK homes as flood risks rise
How to get one of 35k free electric blankets from Octopus Energy or OVO Energy this winter
Here's how to get one of 35,000 Octopus and OVO free electric blankets to help you keep warmer over the winter
Thousands of homes hit by botched Government insulation jobs
Watchdog finds external wall insulations leave most homes at risk of damp and mould, leading calls for urgent action to fix poor-quality retrofits
Scotland changes its EPC requirements, so how much does it now differ from the rest of the UK?
From Oct 2026, Scottish homes get new EPC ratings, improved reports, and digital tools to help owners cut energy bills and boost efficiency
Omaze £6m planning row ends — but winner no longer wants to keep it
Vicky Curtis-Cresswell finally gets the keys to her £6m Norfolk mansion after a planning dispute over unapproved features, but now says she's selling it
This unusual mortgage perk could make your home warmer — and greener
Lloyds Bank becomes the first UK lender to offer a free heat pump installation with its mortgages, in a bold move to turn home loans into a tool for tackling climate change
The Inbetweeners are back, here’s how much Will’s iconic home could be worth today
The Inbetweeners is back, but how much would Will’s Ruislip home fetch in today’s booming property market?
Mark Wright shows how wall panelling can completely transform the look of a room in his home gym
Mark Wright shares a before-and-after look at his Essex self-build gym, now brighter and warmer thanks to stylish wall panelling
Why you should have a reciprocating saw in your toolbox
Demolition, remodelling or rough cutting, a reciprocating saw is crucial for all of these jobs. We provide the lowdown on choosing, using and optimising a reciprocating saw
Solar Together continues rapid growth with tens of thousands benefitting across the UK, so what exactly is it?
Group-buying your solar panels through your local council can slash costs. Here’s how Solar Together works, which councils are on board, and whether you’ll benefit
Omaze prize winner’s future hangs in balance ahead of council planning decision
Winner Vicky Curtis-Cresswell still can’t access her £6 million Omaze mansion in Norfolk as a council committee re-examines unapproved features.
IKEA launches UK home energy range featuring solar panels, EV chargers and heat pumps
The retailer expands into domestic renewables in the UK with new products covering solar, storage, heating and electric vehicle charging
Heat pumps reduce indoor air pollution by 99% and boost health, report finds
Replacing gas boilers or wood stoves with heat pumps could protect health and reduce harmful emissions in households
Water UK welcomes £500m investment boost amid reforms ‘the country needs as soon as possible’, but homeowners could face even higher bills
Water industry body hails CMA decision to restore vital funding and urges rapid reform as homeowners watch for changes to their bills
How to get two free tickets to the Harrogate Homebuilding & Renovating Show
Hurry up and get two free tickets for the Harrogate Homebuilding & Renovating Show that's on from October 31 to November 2
Jamie Laing opens up about renovation struggles with his wife, saying it nearly 'ended in divorce'
The former Strictly star admits his dream home project with wife Sophie Habboo nearly tested their marriage to breaking point
Kemi Badenoch promises to scrap what she calls a 'bad tax' if Tories win next election
Kemi Badenoch’s pledge to scrap stamp duty on primary homes could shake up the housing market, but industry reactions suggest a mix of excitement and caution
Could digital IDs be beneficial or disastrous for the homebuying market?
Experts say digital IDs could make buying a home faster and safer, but data security and accessibility concerns remain unresolved
Energy debt hit record levels amid warning it will rise further without nationwide home retrofits
Energy debt at record level amid warning it will rise further without nationwide home retrofits
Is the Government’s new Planning Bill threatening to widen the ‘green space gap’?
Labour’s drive to build homes fast could backfire, as experts warn its new Planning Bill risks deepening inequality in access to green space across Britain
Three-mile-long Japanese knotweed infestation threatens London homes
A huge stretch of Japanese knotweed is creeping along the River Roding, putting homes at risk
