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How much could you save with a tradesperson in the family? New data reveals surprising financial benefits
By Joseph Mullane published
A new study reveals how much you can save from having different tradespeople in the house

Take a look inside this £5.95m Grand Designs ‘Zig Zag’ house that’s gone on sale
By Joseph Mullane last updated
The extraordinary house featured on Grand Designs and was called ‘breath-taking’ by host Kevin McCloud

Calls to double Warm Home Discount grow as 13% of households revealed to be in fuel poverty
By Joseph Mullane published
With UK energy debt standing at £3.3 billion and predictions energy costs will grow this winter, the Government is being urged to double the Warm Home Discount

Annual water bills are set to rise – here's how much more you could be paying
By Joseph Mullane published
Some areas will see their yearly water bills rise by as much as £183 over the next five years, Ofwat announces. Here we explore what you could be paying

What is the Government's New Homes Accelerator programme and will it speed up housing delivery?
By Joseph Mullane published
The New Homes Accelerator programme aims to help deliver on the government's promise of 1.5 million homes

New 'Flood Adaptive Platform' automatically lifts homes to save them from flooding
By Joseph Mullane published
The new flood technology senses when flooding is near and lifts homes to avoid damage when water levels rise

What building control costs can you expect for your self build project?
By Mark Stevenson published
Our expert Mark Stevenson details all the costs to consider when looking at how much building control is likely to cost

Angela Rayner announces mandatory housing targets of over 370,000 a year
By Joseph Mullane published
The Deputy Prime Minister said "we all must play our part" in helping tackle the "most acute housing crisis in living memory"
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