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Winner of £6m Omaze home still hasn't been given keys due to planning problems
By Joseph Mullane published
Questions mount over Omaze’s handling of planning issues delaying luxury home prize

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The surprising household items people are using as makeshift DIY tools in their homes
By Joseph Mullane published
Brits are turning everyday household items into makeshift tools, but their creativity is costing them thousands in DIY disasters

New fire-compliant solar panel launches amid safety concerns
By Joseph Mullane published
Solfit unveils UK-made in-roof solar panel built to meet the strictest fire safety standards, following renewed scrutiny of rooftop installations

Controversy over former Premier League footballer’s home extension approved under delegated powers
By Joseph Mullane published
Neighbours slam 'overwhelming' plans for ex-footballer’s Norwich home as council approval sparks backlash

Could collusion among big housebuilders be blocking self-builders from the market?
By Joseph Mullane published
The Competition and Markets Authority investigation into major UK housebuilders raises concerns that alleged anti-competitive behaviour may be limiting opportunities for self-builders and inflating home prices

Ellen DeGeneres’s 'Sheepocalypse' in the Cotswolds – when eco lawn care goes baa-dly wrong
By Joseph Mullane published
Her plan to use sheep for mowing the lawn ended in chaos with escaping livestock, indoor invasions and a chicken coop raid

Get your hands on a slice of history with this rare barn conversion opportunity in a holiday hotspot
By Joseph Mullane published
Tucked away near Snowdonia, this derelict barn has planning permission to become a rural retreat – and it's heading to auction
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