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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?

Could you turn this Dutch-style barn into your forever home?
By Megan Milstead Published
Nestled within three acres of countryside and complete with a Dutch-style barn, this picturesque plot could be yours for £450,000

Average fixed mortgage rate rises to 5.58% with some lenders pulling deals while pricing plans are reconsidered
By Joseph Mullane, Amy Willis Last updated
The average rate is not quite at April's levels of 5.9% but the hike is a disappointing rise after months of falling

Nobody has successfully claimed a £2500 government grant for air conditioning under the Boiler Upgrade Scheme
By Amy Willis Published
The reason behind zero uptake of the scheme is not the fault of homeowners, instead there's reported to be delays in the certification process

Mandatory planning consultations scrapped for major energy infrastructure including solar farms and nuclear power plants
By Amy Willis Published
The government's reforms to planning legislation designed to speed up the building of Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIPs) come into force

Zoella and Alfie Deyes face planning problems for donkey sanctuary near Anglo Saxon burial ground
By Amy Willis Published
The famous YouTube couple are trying to build a donkey sanctuary with stables, shepherd huts, a wildlife pond and tractor parking in West Sussex
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