Joseph Mullane

A garden shed in Essex is using computer heat to cut bills – and the technology could soon help other UK homes save too

UK rooftop solar hits all-time high in 2025 with surprise regions leading the way behind Britain's 'rooftop revolution'

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 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

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

The government is weighing a second major planning bill, and it could reshape how quickly new homes and renovation projects get the green light

Homeowners urged to check credentials after rogue installers misled customers with fake “government refund” promises

Rising house prices mean more families risk paying inheritance tax as the Chancellor considers changes to property reliefs and thresholds in the November Budget

The Gavin & Stacey creator's self-build on Remenham’s Druids’ heritage site cannot be fully signed off until council confirms all protections are met

Home solar panel fires are climbing across the UK, prompting safety warnings from insurers and fire chiefs as installations hit record levels

Experts warn that high electricity costs are deterring homeowners from installing heat pumps, threatening the UK’s path to net zero unless urgent reforms are made

Builders are delaying new projects as proposed taxes and rising costs create uncertainty for anyone planning to build a house in the UK

The £7,500 heat pump grant could be in danger as the Treasury looks at cutting grants that help to bring down household bills

The government is considering removing the 5% VAT on domestic energy bills, potentially saving high-energy households hundreds of pounds

A possible UK “exit tax” is potentially on the horizon, meaning if your home is your biggest asset, you need to know what’s being discussed now

A proposed legal route known as Section 73B could make it easier to amend planning permissions without submitting a full new application - helping homeowners save time and cost

Peers push for wildlife safeguards as housing and planning reforms advance

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is considering proposals that could see council tax rise 100% in a move that will hit some areas far harder than others

Survey reveals men are more aware of, more informed about, and more likely to consider installing heat pumps than women

A garden office built without permission at the end of a Monmouth garden has been approved, but only if the owners erect a two-metre willow screen to protect their neighbours’ privacy

Homes valued above £1.5 million may face a 'Mansion Tax', affecting new annual or capital gains charges as the Treasury prepares the November Budget

As wetter weather returns, new findings highlight where homeowners are most likely to face costly water damage