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High-value homes face new inheritance tax scrutiny from upcoming Budget
Rising house prices mean more families risk paying inheritance tax as the Chancellor considers changes to property reliefs and thresholds in the November Budget
James Corden’s self‑build home on Druid site awaiting S106 clearance
The Gavin & Stacey creator's self-build on Remenham’s Druids’ heritage site cannot be fully signed off until council confirms all protections are met
One fire every two days linked to solar panels prompting calls for stricter installation checks
Home solar panel fires are climbing across the UK, prompting safety warnings from insurers and fire chiefs as installations hit record levels
Electricity prices must fall or Britain risks stalling its green heating revolution
Experts warn that high electricity costs are deterring homeowners from installing heat pumps, threatening the UK’s path to net zero unless urgent reforms are made
Budget tax fears slowing homebuilding and threatening Government’s 1.5m homes target
Builders are delaying new projects as proposed taxes and rising costs create uncertainty for anyone planning to build a house in the UK
Is the government about to cut the Boiler Upgrade Scheme? Government in talks to reduce green house levies
The £7,500 heat pump grant could be in danger as the Treasury looks at cutting grants that help to bring down household bills
Government considers cutting VAT on domestic energy bills
The government is considering removing the 5% VAT on domestic energy bills, potentially saving high-energy households hundreds of pounds
Is Britain about to introduce an exit tax for emigrants? What could this mean for UK property owners and how much would you have to pay
A possible UK “exit tax” is potentially on the horizon, meaning if your home is your biggest asset, you need to know what’s being discussed now
Are mortgage rates going down? How to lock in the best deal before rates rise again
UK mortgage rates dip again as the Bank of England announces the base rate will remain at 4%
Why it may soon be easier to change an approved planning permission under the Government’s new 'consent mechanism'
A proposed legal route known as Section 73B could make it easier to amend planning permissions without submitting a full new application - helping homeowners save time and cost
