Latest articles by Joseph Mullane
Insulation scheme turns into financial timebomb for thousands of households
Households risk huge repair bills as government insulation schemes have been branded a “catastrophic fiasco”
What to check if you’re buying a house with oil central heating
Considering a home heated by oil? Here’s what to look out for before you commit to a purchase
How nutrient neutrality rules have halted 3,600 housing projects in Cumbria
New rules to limit phosphorus in rivers and lakes are delaying planning decisions and leaving thousands of homes and development projects in limbo across Cumbria
Martin Lewis reveals the types of home renovations that could save you £1,000s in council tax
Major home renovations could qualify for up to 12 months of council tax exemption, potentially saving homeowners £1,000s while properties are uninhabitable
Could this Buckinghamshire barn become the rural home you’ve been looking for?
With full planning permission for a three-bedroom conversion, private parking, garden space and an optional outbuilding, this Oakley barn offers a rare chance to create a family home in the countryside
Families could get £12,000 of solar panels for free under new government plan
Eligible households could receive fully funded solar panels and home batteries worth up to £12,000, as the government rolls out its largest clean energy home upgrade programme
£125m in household savings and fewer water disruptions promised under new water reforms
Government unveils once-in-a-generation overhaul to UK water, promising improved reliability, long-term household savings and smarter infrastructure management
David and Victoria Beckham get green light for new driveway at their £12m estate
Planning approval granted for a new private access road as part of the Beckhams’ wider property upgrades
House prices are rising – but could inflation stop the momentum?
House prices rise toward the end of 2025, but cost pressures from inflation add a new challenge for the market
Is building new homes still worth it? National developer warns demand is ‘muted’
Taylor Wimpey flags weak buyer interest and a margin squeeze in 2026, underscoring wider housing market challenges
More than 54,000 UK solar panel owners could face £100 HMRC fine before the end of January
HMRC warning for solar panel owners as thousands may incur £100 fine this month for late online tax returns
How a UK heating scheme using old mines is attracting global attention
One year on, the Gateshead mine water heat Living Laboratory is drawing researchers from the US and Europe as evidence grows that warm water beneath disused coalfields could help decarbonise home heating
No energy bills for a decade: Scotland’s first Zero Bill homes open in Dundee
Dundee becomes home to Scotland’s first Zero Bills properties, giving residents up to 10 years of free energy
How 10ft parking poles have angered homeowners in a North Berwick conservation area
Residents say tall parking signage approved through the planning system has altered views, privacy and street character in one of East Lothian’s most sensitive historic areas
James Corden abandons £8.5m countryside home project amid ongoing planning issues
After years of planning delays and Section 106 obligations still awaiting sign-off, James Corden has sold his Oxfordshire estate, ending a long-planned self-build project
How you can get up to £30,000 for a stairlift, ramps, and other home upgrades through the Disabled Facilities Grant
Struggling with home access? Discover ways to upgrade your space without draining your savings
Transform a historic water reservoir into your architect-designed home in North Berwick
A rare opportunity to convert a historic landmark into a stunning coastal residence with breathtaking views
Could community solar panels save Brits from rising energy prices?
Solar power schemes nationwide could cut bills, increase energy independence and help communities share the benefits of clean energy, but barriers remain to widespread adoption
Are mortgages going down in 2026? What homeowners need to know
Mortgage rates are falling at the start of 2026, giving buyers and remortgagers a chance to secure historically low deals before rates rise again
Steve Backshall and Helen Glover reveal ferocious Storm Goretti damage to Lands’ End home
Steve Backshall and Olympian Helen Glover claim their Cornwall home was battered by Storm Goretti amid widespread UK storm damage
King Charles plans £6.5m sustainable extension at Dumfries House
Dumfries House faces major architectural changes as royal charity seeks planning and listed building consent for a sustainable east wing extension
Warm Homes Plan launched: how homeowners can access grants, loans and upgrades
The government has now formally launched the Warm Homes Plan, confirming how homeowners can access grants, low‑interest loans and fully funded upgrades
Homes at imminent risk on 'one of the fastest' eroding coastlines in Northern Europe
Great Yarmouth Borough Council says 14 Hemsby homes are at risk of imminent collapse amid Storm Goretti and severe erosion
