Latest articles by Joseph Mullane
No house, no outdated interiors, no demolition bills – just a rare stretch of beachfront ready for someone to build their dream home
New government support could let people benefit financially from clean energy projects near their homes
Property expert and TV presenter Laura Hamilton shares her advice for homeowners who want to add value in 2026
Government expands “Extract” after successful trials to cut hours of paperwork into minutes and help meet the 1.5 million homes target
Latest housing data shows planning decisions are slowing dramatically, putting pressure on ministers to deliver 1.5 million new homes and fulfil planned reforms
Local authorities are reviewing David and Victoria Beckham’s latest plans for their Oxfordshire estate amid concerns that outdoor lighting could disrupt protected wildlife, particularly bats
Planning permission requires careful preparation and attention to detail to make sure your project proceeds smoothly and avoids unnecessary delays or setbacks
Tucked away in a tiny rural hamlet near the south Cornish coast, this £450,000 development site comes with full planning permission for three contemporary homes, making it a rare find for self-builders
As nesting sites disappear from modern developments, here’s how renovators and self-builders can design gardens that actively support Britain’s birdlife during National Nestbox Week
A family granted planning permission to build their dream home has found their build unexpectedly halted by a council-issued stop notice, leaving them in limbo
After years of high prices and supply headaches, UK home improvements are now significantly cheaper as materials stabilise and labour inflation eases
An eco village in South Wales remains largely empty, showing the challenges of creating sustainable communities at scale
Ever noticed pink ‘mould’ or slime in your shower in the morning? We explain what it is, what causes it, how you can get rid of it, and how to prevent it coming back
Energy bills set to ease as standing charges fall, with all households set to benefit
Court of Appeal confirms that borrowers cannot force lenders to lower inherited mortgage rates, a ruling that could affect homeowners looking to refinance or fund home improvements
The UK government is introducing a new Home Energy Model that will change how Energy Performance Certificates are calculated for millions of homes
Record heat pump sales show momentum is building, but millions of UK homes are still unlikely to switch to low-carbon heating by the end of the decade
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
New law embeds wildlife protections into building standards, with direct consequences for homeowners, developers, and anyone planning to build
Guy Martin explores innovative Passivhaus retrofits, including a historic church conversion and a suburban home, showing practical ways to cut energy bills and carbon emissions
The government sets out funding and policy updates aimed at improving flood resilience across England
Rochelle & Marvin Humes share first glimpse of their “forever home”
Warning that outdated heritage planning rules are stalling energy upgrades to listed buildings, putting historic homes at risk of becoming cold, costly and uninhabitable
