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Are 'zombie listings' skewing house prices? The hidden supply problem in 2025
By Joseph Mullane last updated
As house prices rise, a flood of relisted homes or ‘zombie listings’ could be creating a misleading sense of momentum

Planning permission reform boosts UK heat pump sales
By Joseph Mullane published
The UK is now reportedly on track to meet its goal of 600,000 heat pumps installed each year by 2028 thanks to the change

Stamp duty scam alert: Fixer-upper tax loophole ruled invalid by court
By Joseph Mullane published
Homebuyers warned as HMRC cracks down on misleading Stamp Duty refund claims

Inside Ellen DeGeneres’ 4.5 month Cotswolds renovation, and why she’s now selling it
By Joseph Mullane published
After a 4.5-month restoration, Ellen DeGeneres is selling her £22.5m Cotswolds farmhouse. Learn how the renovation was completed on such a tight timeline

Cat Deeley and Patrick Kielty split during two-year, £5m Barnet renovation
By Joseph Mullane published
Cat Deeley and Patrick Kielty announce separation as their ambitious £5 million Hampstead renovation, inspired by LA mid-century modern style, continues

The UK must ditch imported solar panels and build its own, industry experts say
By Joseph Mullane published
A new generation of British solar technology could solve the UK’s energy, security, and ethical dilemmas – if policy catches up

Josie Gibson turns West Country home into eco smallholding in new TV series
By Joseph Mullane published
The presenter renovates a rural West Country property into a sustainable eco home in her new series, Josie Gibson’s Big Country Build, featuring self-sufficient food growing, beehives, and green energy systems
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