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Octopus Energy confirms launch of new plug-in solar range – with other energy companies set to follow suit
By Sarah Harley Published
Although plug-in solar panels have only been available via online retailers since being legalised, energy companies plan to capture their share of the market

Hundreds of homeowners set to receive compensation for overpriced heating oil
By Sarah Harley Published
An agreement has finally been reached to pay back those who were forced to pay more for heating oil earlier this year

Prime Minister pledges to put 'cowboy builders out of business' with launch of new Approved Code scheme
By Sarah Harley Published
Designed to create a gold standard to protect homeowners and legitimate tradespeople, a new government-backed scheme is beginning. But what does it offer?

Plug-in solar panels are now legal in the UK – here's what you need to know
By Megan Milstead Published
You can now buy and install plug-in solar panels at home. We unpack where to buy them, how much you could save and the important rules you’ll need to follow

New clean energy challenge launched to help protect homeowners from energy pricing spikes
By Sarah Harley Published
The Ultra-Long Duration Energy Storage Challenge will offer grants to support the development of new tech that builds sizeable clean energy storage

HM Land Registry and Ordnance Survey join forces in a bid to boost the property market
By Sarah Harley Published
As part of the HM Land Registry Strategy 2025+ plans, it is hoped the digital collaboration will give potential homeowners faster accessibility to information

Finalised government reforms could mean last orders for some pub conversions – but your commute could become easier
By Sarah Harley Published
Reforms to the National Policy Planning Framework have now been confirmed, but what do they mean for self-builders and home renovators?

Government confirms locations of pylon upgrade schemes with 10-year energy bill savings for nearby homeowners
By Sarah Harley Published
The government has released details of National Grid upgrades in over 40 locations across the UK. But where are they and how will the bill reduction plans work?
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