Latest articles by Joseph Mullane
Mark Wright and Michelle Keegan’s holiday threshold is every Christmas lover’s dream
Mark Wright and Michelle Keegan unveil breathtaking Christmas entrance at their £3.5m Essex mansion
How the eufy C35 transformed my home security — and solved the biggest problem when installing cameras with one ingenious feature
A hands-on test of the eufy C35 wireless security camera, its magnetic mounting system, smart AI and night vision, and why it finally solved my biggest installation headache
Playful ‘triangle house’ secures spot in Grand Designs House of the Year 2025 final
A Caribbean-inspired extension in Surrey becomes the latest home to join the Grand Designs: House of the Year 2025 finalists
ECO4 no more: Government scraps energy upgrade scheme in Autumn Budget
The ECO4 energy-efficiency scheme that helped homeowners save on home upgrades has been cancelled. Here’s what this means for homeowners and what support is still available
My Duux Bora 20L dehumidifier fixed the dampest room in my house
Smart moisture control, fresher air, and convenient drying – the Duux Bora dehumidifier keeps even the dampest spaces comfortable
Chancellor confirms Mansion Tax to take effect in April 2028 for homes worth over £2m
Luxury homeowners face a new Mansion Tax following the 2025 Budget, sparking warnings from property experts about potential market ripple effects
OBR forecast predicts mortgage rate rises from 3.7% to 5% in response to Autumn Budget
A new year could bring new hope for those looking to secure a mortgage for a house
OBR Budget leak reveals housing supply to slump from 260,000 to 215,000 homes by 2026-27
The UK Government faces a significant blow as housebuilding set to fall by 17%
National trade body urges Government not to introduce £28k housing tax ahead of Autumn Budget
Planned landfill tax changes could add up to £28,000 to the cost of a home, warns leading construction body
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
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
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
