Joseph Mullane

High street lender launches 98% mortgage for first-time buyers, but excludes parental or family support for the deposit

Insurer analysis based on UK fire service data highlights the household items most commonly linked to lithium-ion battery fires as incidents continue to rise across the UK

A former workshop building in North Devon with planning permission for three homes and a 1.5-acre yard has gone up for sale

Poor insulation on heat pump pipework is being linked to avoidable energy losses in UK homes, according to industry figures presented at a major energy conference

Retailer take-back schemes already give many UK consumers a legal, no-cost way to recycle old electronics, yet awareness remains low as Simpler Recycling reforms are changing how household waste is handled

A new report says a growing burden of taxes, levies and regulations is driving up the cost of building homes across the UK

Homeowners are being warned that a common household habit could be undermining recycling efforts, as new Simpler Recycling rules aim to reduce confusion and contamination across England

Homeowners may be eligible for up to £500 towards installing an EV charger, but only if they meet strict criteria and complete a defined approval process before installation begins

Experts warn that while plug-in solar is making renewable energy more accessible in the UK, not every home is electrically prepared for it

As food waste collections continue to roll out across England, some households are still waiting for caddies and are being advised on ways to manage kitchen scraps in the meantime

New research highlights the growing financial impact of Japanese knotweed on UK homeowners as millions of properties face reduced value and tougher selling conditions

New electric rules are making home EV charger installations more complex, with one industry leader warning that there is now far less room for error

Traditional tumble dryers are set to be phased out under proposals led by Energy Secretary Ed Miliband, with heat pump tumble dryers expected to become the standard in UK homes

Scheme expanded to support systems that provide both heating and cooling in UK homes

Giant hogweed is re-emerging across parts of the UK this spring, with homeowners in high-risk areas being warned as growth accelerates into May

New FMB research reveals a major gap between homeowner expectations and real-world bathroom renovation costs, raising concerns over budgeting mistakes and exposure to rogue traders

Octopus Energy EV tariff users react after being told their off-peak charging rates will rise from 1 May with less than two weeks’ notice

Dawn raids across England follow allegations that millions were claimed for insulation work under a government-backed scheme that has faced wider criticism over quality and oversight

Builder left family’s extension “unsafe and incomplete” after taking £44,000 of their money

A former workshop site in Marham is being marketed with a guide price of £480,000 and outline consent already in place for four self-build plots

As England’s new simpler recycling system rolls out, households are questioning whether councils can now charge for recycling bins or if they remain part of standard waste services

Planning rule changes could soon remove the need for permission to install pavement-based EV charging solutions, opening up at-home charging for homes without driveways

Homeowners face tougher planning appeals rules from April as the government limits second chances and tightens what can be considered after a refusal

Oil boiler homeowners in rural and off-gas-grid areas will be eligible for a higher £9,000 heat pump grant under an expanded UK government scheme