Latest articles by Joseph Mullane
Paragraph 84: How to build these exceptional countryside homes
Paragraph 84 is part of the planning framework that allows homes that are "truly outstanding" to be built in the countryside
Government's plans to build homes in 'Europe's Silicon Valley' at risk of subsidence before work even begins
Plans to build almost 5,000 houses in what is now known as the Oxford-Cambridge growth corridor could be structurally unsound
The 'Times They Are A-Changin’ Bob Dylan's former Highland home has major renovations approved
Tomintoul House, built in the early 20th century, is set to undergo major renovations with new staff accommodation, attic leisure area and refined entrance features
'I'm staying put' 87-year-old refuses to leave home built by his grandfather despite growing 65ft sinkhole
Amid an expanding sinkhole, 87-year-old Bren Davis refuses to leave his historic family home, trusting in the home's foundations
Breakthrough ‘plastic’ mortar could slash heat loss in buildings by 55%
UK scientists have created a lighter, greener cement that could revolutionise homebuilding
Warm Home Discount Scheme expands to help millions more save £150 on their electricity bills
Find out if you are eligible for the Warm Home Discount Scheme and get a one-off rebate on your energy bills
Energy price rises more than expected as costs set to increase to £1,849 in April
Energy price rises have been blamed on a rise in wholesale market price increases by Ofgem
Octopus Energy aiming to provide 100,000 Zero Bill Homes by 2030
How the energy giant is hoping eco-friendly homes could help reduce energy costs
Passivhaus with charcoal bedrooms and numerous hidden features goes on sale for £2.15m
A rural Passivhaus in Somerset featuring unusually dark bedrooms, an open-plan kitchen with a hidden pantry and a standalone cabin
What homeowners and landlords need to do to meet new EPC standards by 2030
As new regulations push for greener homes, landlords and homeowners face financial hurdles and difficulties meeting EPC guidelines
Does spray foam insulation really prevent you getting a mortgage? We asked four major mortgage lenders
With plenty of misinformation on the topic of spray foam insulation, we decided to ask mortgage lenders if it ever stops them offering homeowners a mortgage
Free hot water from your WiFi? The smart tech revolution that could help homeowners save
What if your home could turn waste heat from the internet into free hot water? A trial by British Gas and Heata is aiming to make it happen
Alex Jones reveals her Georgian home renovation plans for 2025 as well as some 'quirky features' of the house
Alex Jones says "We only want to do it once, and we want to get it right"
A hidden wine cellar, green roof and a skylit nook turn this extension into a dream escape
This timber-framed kitchen extension was designed for light, warmth and a seamless connection to the garden
Homeowners to benefit from relaxed planning rules if new bill passes
The Permitted Development Rights (Extension) Bill could make it easier for homeowners to improve their property
Mortgage price war heats up as rates fall below 4%: homebuyers urged to act fast
Santander, Barclays and Nationwide slash rates in a bid to attract borrowers, but experts warn low rates may not last
With rising flood risks could this £2.65bn plan save your property?
A major funding boost aims to protect 66,000 properties. Find out if your area could benefit
Plan to relax planning rules to allow small nuclear reactors across the UK sparks backlash
"Small modular reactors" are set to be built across England and Wales after Keir Starmer relaxed planning rules but critics warn of costs, delays and local opposition
From buyer beware to seller beware? Landmark £32.5m moth mansion case shakes up property law
High Court ruling forces sellers to disclose all property defects after £32.5 million moth infestation case
MPs blame Brexit for soaring energy bills in key Parliamentary debate
It was claimed that Brexit's impact on energy prices has been "brushed under the carpet" and it was suggested the UK should rejoin EU energy markets to lower prices
Mould and damp now at five-year high in England's homes, survey reveals
A Government survey has found a "notable increase" in levels of dangerous damp and mould
Martin Lewis condemns UK energy pricing system as "turgid" as he predicts £100 rise in bills
The Money Saving Expert says the energy pricing market is "broken" and calls for a social tariff to save households
Man stops demolition of home built without planning by agreeing to use it for tourists instead
A businessman who faced demolition of his luxury self-built mansion has successfully struck a deal to save it using an unusual method
