Latest articles by Joseph Mullane
Soaring service charges leave flat owners struggling financially
Flat owners are being hit with unexpected costs as calls for reform grow louder
House that was 'stolen' and resold is finally returned to rightful owner after four years
Stolen, sold, squatted: Luton Reverend’s extraordinary battle to reclaim his own home
Eerie investment opportunity: Former mortuary in Needham Market up for auction
With a guide price of £60,000 this former mortuary could offer a killer investment
Homeowner has solar panel application rejected — only to find 2,000 acre solar farm is approved next door
The homeowner fights the plans for a 2,200-acre solar farm after his local council blocked his own panel plans
Shed of the Year is back: Can your shed win you £1,750 worth of prizes?
Entries for the Cuprinol Shed of the Year have been extended until May 31st
Builder receives £3,000 fine after 13 years of defying demolition order for illegal extension
The builder ignored repeated requests to remove the extension but now has finally begun demolition work
Industry says Planning & Infrastructure Bill offers a 'blueprint for the future, but will it be built to last?'
As millions are set to be affected by the government's new Planning & Infrastructure Bill we reveal what the industry says the impact will be and how much success it will have
Energy bill increase to fund pylon discounts as all households forced to pay 80p more
Ed Miliband said increase was a "small price to pay for securing a clean energy future"
Shoreham-by-Sea beach house gains Passivhaus certification and £2.4m valuation
Discover the £2.4 million Shoreham beach house blending luxury living with a sustainable Passivhaus design and breathtaking sea views
Wealthy businessman battles council over 10-year land use claim for outbuildings and tennis court
Mark Hepburn carried out the work without planning permission after claiming it qualified for permitted development rights
Chapel with planning permission for residential conversion hits the market
This former Methodist chapel comes with approved plans for a one-bedroom home
What is the Planning & Infrastructure Bill? We explain the key reforms to the planning system
Labour's Planning & Infrastructure Bill aims to provide "seismic reforms" to the planning system but what does it include?
Building material prices and availability see positive trends, so could now be a good time to build your new home?
We break down the key figures for building materials prices and why now could be a good time to build your new home
Coal mine water powers 750 homes with green heat
Water heated underground from a former coal mine is being used to provide heating to 750 homes
What temperature should a fridge be? How to run your appliance more efficiently
Fast, easy and effective ways to adjust your fridge and freezer for lower energy bills and improved efficiency all year round
Stamp duty changes push 1 in 4 homebuyers out of the market
Experts say the incoming stamp duty changes mean the "housing market will face continued chaos for years to come"
Homeowners face £5,000 penalty for failing to provide EPC rating
As of 2030 homeowners risk £5,000 fine for failing to provide a valid EPC when selling or renting
Rosanna Davison shares exciting updates on home renovation project
Rosanna Davison takes followers along on her exciting journey of transforming a house into the perfect family home
Lucy Willcox latest star to join amazing National Homebuilding & Renovating Show line-up
The self build event of the year is back for March 2025! Find inspiration, advice, and all the suppliers you need under one roof at the National Homebuilding & Renovating Show
Equestrian plot with development potential hits the market in Vogue St. Day
Set on 9.6 acres in a quiet rural hamlet, it includes stables, a sand school and a borehole water supply
Passivhaus takes hold in the UK aiming for 10% of new homes by 2035
Passivhaus gains traction as policymakers and developers explore energy-efficient solutions
Building regulations and the Building Safety Act: The ultimate guide
The building regulations can be more than a little confusing to navigate. Our simple, updated, guide for 2025 explains everything you need to know, including what any changes could mean for you
The end of leaseholds? Government pushes major housing reform
Leasehold shake-up incoming as Government moves to end the "unfair" system
