Latest articles by Joseph Mullane
Is the proposed 'Mansion Tax' already impacting house prices, and should homeowners be concerned?
Talk of a 'Mansion Tax' is already cooling the top end of the UK housing market, but how steep is the impact and what should homeowners be doing?
Cooling inflation fuels hopes of cheaper mortgages before the New Year
As 2025 draws to a close, cooling inflation is lifting expectations of a potential base rate cut – and offering fresh hope for homebuyers preparing for 2026
Planning to build your own home? Building near a train station could almost guarantee planning permission
Building your own home near a train station could soon make planning permission more likely and increase the number of plots available for self-builders
Shirlie Kemp wows fans with greenhouse Christmas display while husband Martin is away in the jungle
Shirlie Kemp has transformed her greenhouse into a snowy Christmas wonderland – and fans are already rushing to steal her festive decorating ideas
Martin Lewis issues energy price cap warning as Ofgem lifts cap to £1,758
Money-saving expert Martin Lewis has warned on his Twitter account that households with high electricity use could see significant increases in their bills
How to get two free tickets to the Farnborough Homebuilding & Renovating Show
Hurry up and get two free tickets for the Farnborough Homebuilding & Renovating Show that's on between the 17th and 18th of January
Heat pumps win over skeptics as new homes use far less power than predicted
A groundbreaking study of new electric homes finds heat pumps use far less energy and create far less pressure on the grid than earlier forecasts suggested
Grand Designs House of the Year 2025 kicks off with six incredible homes carved from the natural landscape
A new series of Grand Designs House of the Year opens with extraordinary houses shaped by place, craft and the raw force of the landscape
I tried the 'hidden' uPVC window setting that could save you up to £85 a year on your energy bills – here's what I discovered
Discover how adjusting a hidden setting in your uPVC window locking mechanism can reduce draughts, keep your home warmer and lower your energy bills
Sheds turned into energy rooms as UK trial cuts monthly household energy bills from £375 to £40
A garden shed in Essex is using computer heat to cut bills – and the technology could soon help other UK homes save too
UK solar smashes all-time record as rooftop installations soar in 2025 – but which regions are leading the way?
UK rooftop solar hits all-time high in 2025 with surprise regions leading the way behind Britain's 'rooftop revolution'
You can now get £2,500 off the price of air-to-air heat pumps as Boiler Upgrade Scheme expands
Air-to-air heat pumps and heat batteries become eligible for £2,500 grants as the Boiler Upgrade Scheme is widened
Monty Don’s garden hit by major flooding as month’s worth of rain falls in 24 hours
Monty Don's garden at Longmeadow has been flooded after a storm dumps a month’s worth of rain in a single day, but the gardener finds 'transformative beauty' amid the deluge
Disturbing these hidden wildlife in your garden this winter could land you a big fine or 6 months in prison
Winter renovations and garden work can accidentally harm hibernating species. Experts reveal how to protect wildlife and stay on the right side of the law
Why a second Planning Bill might be on the way — and what it might include
The government is weighing a second major planning bill, and it could reshape how quickly new homes and renovation projects get the green light
Solar firms that took £3 million from pensioners shut down after refund scam
Homeowners urged to check credentials after rogue installers misled customers with fake “government refund” promises
High-value homes face new inheritance tax scrutiny from upcoming Budget
Rising house prices mean more families risk paying inheritance tax as the Chancellor considers changes to property reliefs and thresholds in the November Budget
James Corden’s self‑build home on Druid site awaiting S106 clearance
The Gavin & Stacey creator's self-build on Remenham’s Druids’ heritage site cannot be fully signed off until council confirms all protections are met
One fire every two days linked to solar panels prompting calls for stricter installation checks
Home solar panel fires are climbing across the UK, prompting safety warnings from insurers and fire chiefs as installations hit record levels
Electricity prices must fall or Britain risks stalling its green heating revolution
Experts warn that high electricity costs are deterring homeowners from installing heat pumps, threatening the UK’s path to net zero unless urgent reforms are made
Budget tax fears slowing homebuilding and threatening Government’s 1.5m homes target
Builders are delaying new projects as proposed taxes and rising costs create uncertainty for anyone planning to build a house in the UK
Is the government about to cut the Boiler Upgrade Scheme? Government in talks to reduce green house levies
The £7,500 heat pump grant could be in danger as the Treasury looks at cutting grants that help to bring down household bills
Government considers cutting VAT on domestic energy bills
The government is considering removing the 5% VAT on domestic energy bills, potentially saving high-energy households hundreds of pounds
