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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"

Winter Fuel Payments for pensioners cut, leaving thousands in the cold
By Joseph Mullane published
Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, has announced "tough decisions" need to be made in order to fill £22 billion "black hole" in public finances

King Charles III's speech outlines key Labour bills that could affect homeowners and homebuilders
By Joseph Mullane published
The King's speech has outlined the key bills that Labour are seeking to enforce, which could have a major influence on households

Home Builder's Federation quashes Government's claim that it has met homebuilding target
By Joseph Mullane published
The government's claim that it has met its manifesto pledge to build one million homes has been refuted by a key industry body
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