Latest articles by Joseph Mullane
Could digital IDs be beneficial or disastrous for the homebuying market?
Experts say digital IDs could make buying a home faster and safer, but data security and accessibility concerns remain unresolved
Energy debt hit record levels amid warning it will rise further without nationwide home retrofits
Energy debt at record level amid warning it will rise further without nationwide home retrofits
Is the Government’s new Planning Bill threatening to widen the ‘green space gap’?
Labour’s drive to build homes fast could backfire, as experts warn its new Planning Bill risks deepening inequality in access to green space across Britain
Three-mile-long Japanese knotweed infestation threatens London homes
A huge stretch of Japanese knotweed is creeping along the River Roding, putting homes at risk
The big heating switch-off: Why more homes are refusing to turn it on this winter
As energy bills rise yet again, millions say they’ll avoid using central heating this winter, but experts warn the risks could outweigh the savings
Why I'm ignoring expert advice and keeping my ladybirds in the house
These little helpers have settled in among my houseplants, quietly doing their part to keep the indoor garden thriving
Housing industry questions feasibility of Labour Party Conference promises
Housing industry questions Labour Party Conference plans, warning delivery, funding, and planning challenges could delay new towns and homes
Kevin McCloud's emotional response after hearing of the Grand Designs Lighthouse sale
After Homebuilding & Renovating broke the news that the house at the centre of Grand Designs’ ‘saddest ever episode’ has finally sold, we reveal the host’s reaction to the news
5 things you probably didn’t know about heat pumps for Heat Pump Week 2025
Heat Pump Week (29 Sept–5 Oct) raises awareness of heat pumps’ role in cutting bills and carbon. Here are five surprising facts UK homeowners should know
Farmhouse becomes available for the first time in over a century
A three-generation farmhouse, outbuildings, and 5 acres of land come to the market for the first time since 1922
Households told to act now on meter readings as energy bills rise tomorrow
Energy expert issues urgent warning as one in six say they ‘can’t afford’ any more price rises
Free home survey offers? Why you should be cautious about renovation cold calls
Households upgrading with loft insulation or solar panels are being targeted by rogue robo calls. Regulators warn homeowners how to spot and stop the scams
Martin Lewis warns leaving heating on all day can cause condensation and higher bills
Thinking of leaving the heating on low this winter? Martin Lewis says it could cost you more – and even cause condensation
Can solar panels catch fire? We look at the risks and how to keep your energy-providing devices safe
Solar panel fires are rare but possible. Experts explain causes, recent UK cases, and why certified installation and maintenance are essential
Can the Government’s new planning lawyer help deliver the 1.5m homes target?
Catherine Howard joins Treasury to speed up housing approvals as UK Government aims to deliver 1.5 million new homes over five years
New research destroys government’s plans to build on the green belt
CPRE report shows 1.48m homes could be built on brownfield, exposing flaws in the government's “grey belt” plan to sacrifice protected Green Belt land
Housing crisis at centre of Labour Conference as industry demands action
Developers and housing experts warn stalled approvals, regulatory hurdles, and slow sales threaten Labour’s 1.5 million homes target
Martin Kemp stuns fans with autumn harvest of huge vegetables in raised beds
Martin Kemp delights fans on Instagram as he shows off his kale and Brussels sprouts harvest in his raised bed garden
Could this Scottish brick win a £1m global prize?
Kenoteq’s recycled K-BRIQ bricks slash carbon emissions by 95%, offering a sustainable solution that could transform global construction
Homeowners warned blocked gutters could lead to £5k fines under abatement notices
Experts urge urgent gutter maintenance as councils crack down on statutory nuisances with costly penalties
UK’s reliance on Chinese renewable energy tech rises as Octopus signs deal for Chinese wind turbines
Octopus Energy teams up with Chinese wind turbine maker Ming Yang as the UK increasingly relies on imported renewable technology
'It’s like your house is one big advent calendar': Couple go viral after making incredible discoveries behind their walls
A Leeds couple’s renovation journey went viral after they uncovered unexpected surprises after buying a long-abandoned home
Is this the most unusual use for a greenhouse you’ve ever seen?
A Welsh coastal home has turned a greenhouse into a bathroom, showing how the familiar garden building can take on surprising new roles
