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April 22
- No driveway, no problem? New rules could unlock at-home EV charging
- Why appealing a planning rejection just got tougher for homeowners from April
April 21
- £9,000 heat pump grant boost announced for some UK homeowners
- Rogue trader falsified asbestos reports to scam homeowners out of thousands of pounds for removal
April 20
- Washing line neighbour dispute sparks talk of council action over 'ruined view' claim
April 19
- Largest zero energy bills homebuilding plan yet launched in UK
April 18
- London housebuilding 94% below target as sector is said to have 'collapsed'
April 17
- New UK wiring rules affect where you can install electrical systems in or around your home
April 16
- Can you be fined for putting recycling in your general waste bin?
April 15
- Mary Berry's garden pest tips for April that use kitchen leftovers as natural deterrents
April 14
- Home battery systems banned from lofts under new wiring rules
April 13
- The councils that are exempt from new recycling rules until 2040 (and later)
April 12
- As planning permission application costs rise, could getting pre-application advice save you money?
April 11
- Why compostable coffee pods can’t go in food waste bins under new recycling rules
April 10
- EV chargers, solar batteries and smart systems in your home must comply with these new electric rules from April 15
April 9
- This £310k overgrown plot could be transformed into two homes with sea views
April 8
- New five-plot custom-build scheme lets you create your own home in Essex
April 7
- Mansion tax to hit 165,000 homeowners — 45,000 more than expected
April 6
- This £425k barn deal could turn into five homes — and it’s already approved
April 5
- 4 in 5 homeowners confused by new recycling rules
April 4
- What you can and can’t put in your garden recycling bin after new rules start in April
April 3
- Why some councils haven’t started new recycling rules
April 2
- Which UK council is toughest on planning enforcement? New data reveals the answer