Joseph Mullane

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

Rogue asbestos trader altered lab results and misled homeowners into paying for unnecessary removal work, a court has heard

Neighbour dispute over garden washing line escalates after complaints about outdoor laundry spark mention of possible council involvement

Octopus Energy have launched a 300-home development in Wisbech, set to become the UK’s largest scheme offering zero energy bills for at least 10 years

Industry figures and developers warn London housing delivery has fallen dramatically short of need, with starts reported at just 5,891 in 2025

New UK wiring rules affect where key electrical systems such as EV chargers, batteries and smart wiring can be installed inside and around the home

England’s new Simpler Recycling rules aim to reduce landfill and contamination, but what happens if you toss recyclables into the general waste bin?

Simple kitchen leftovers can be used as natural deterrents for common garden pests this April, as part of Mary Berry garden pest tips for low-chemical, seasonal gardening

New UK wiring regulations published by the IET and BSI restrict where home battery systems can be installed, ruling out lofts and other higher-risk areas

While most councils prepare for England’s biggest recycling overhaul in decades, a growing list of authorities have secured exemptions allowing them to delay new food waste rules until as late as 2043

Planning consultants say early pre-application advice could help homeowners avoid costly planning mistakes, but others warn it is no guarantee of success

Government guidance under Simpler Recycling confirms that compostable coffee pods are not accepted in household food waste collections across England

Major updates to UK electrical standards to improve the safety of lithium-ion use in homes will affect household energy systems, smart wiring, and data networks, from April 15

An overgrown coastal plot in Sennen, Cornwall, offers space for two detached homes and sweeping views over Sennen Cove

Brambles Yard in White Colne offers five custom-build plots allowing buyers to personalise homes within a low-density countryside development