Latest articles by Joseph Mullane
New Housing Secretary continues pledge to ‘build baby build’
Steve Reed vows to accelerate homebuilding as UK construction slows, risking Labour’s 1.5 million homes target by 2029
Why councils are reclassifying villages as towns to challenge government planning rules
Councils are increasingly looking to reclassify villages as towns to protect green belt land and limit development under government ‘grey belt’ rules
UK housebuilding sees biggest slump since COVID, threatening 1.5m homes target
Homebuilding slows for eighth month in a row, putting government's 1.5 million new homes target at risk
30,000 homes left with damp and mould as government calls insulation rollout a 'systemic failure'
Government admits 'systemic failure' as tens of thousands of homes, particularly in poorer areas, bear the consequences of substandard retrofits
Is Britain’s cement crisis about to derail homebuilding plans?
Cement production is at its lowest ever recorded levels, leaving homebuilders facing higher costs, delays and changes to their plans
How sewers are flushing Britain’s housing plans down the drain
Tens of thousands of new homes are stuck in planning limbo as sewer capacity concerns and regulatory delays leave communities waiting
Never miss an update – add Homebuilding & Renovating as a ‘preferred source’ on Google
Google’s newest feature, currently only in America, helps you stay on top of reliable ideas and guidance for every stage of your home project
New tax could add £24,000 to the cost of a new home
A proposed landfill tax reform could add over £24,000 to the cost of every new build home, sparking warnings from the construction industry
Mortgage Guarantee Scheme helps 56,000 households to get on the property ladder
Government-backed scheme opens doors for first-time buyers, small households and renovators
What the Autumn Statement could mean for house prices?
With the Autumn Statement approaching experts weigh in on whether fiscal policy could trigger a house prices fall or reshape the property market
Why are there so many empty homes in the UK and what is being done to solve it?
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
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
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
Bradfield farmhouse with 38 acres and barns goes to auction, offering scope for renovation and conversion
Will stamp duty be abolished? Rachel Reeves’ radical property tax plan explained
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
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
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
UK bans more heat pump adverts over misleading £7,500 grant claims
Councils rebel against Labour’s 'undemocratic' planning reforms
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
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
Is there a hosepipe ban where you live? As the heatwave returns, millions could face new restrictions within days
