News More heat pump ads banned as regulator signals growing crackdown on misleading information UK bans more heat pump adverts over misleading £7,500 grant claims Councils rebel against Labour’s 'undemocratic' planning reforms Councils across England unite against Labour’s planning reforms, warning of threats to democracy, local control, and the countryside Safety watchdog orders thousands to stop using heat pump tumble dryers immediately 17,000 owners across eight brands told to switch off their machines after safety fix fails to remove fire risk Latest news Will there be a 'bath time tax'? The reality behind rising water bills in the UK By Joseph Mullane published 12 June 25 "Bath time tax": Fact or fiction? New plans could change your water bill Britain’s housing crisis gets a lifeline with £39bn committed to building affordable homes in Spending Review By Joseph Mullane published 11 June 25 The government has committed an unprecedented £39 billion over the next decade to build 1.5 million affordable homes, signaling a significant, long-term push to ease the nation's housing crisis Phil Spencer: Why your 'Instagrammable' home upgrades could be a costly blunder By Joseph Mullane published 11 June 25 TV property expert warns homeowners to ditch superficial makeovers for improvements that truly add value – and save cash Why boosting planning permissions for self-build homes is the UK’s best bet to solve the housing crisis By Joseph Mullane published 10 June 25 With interest in traditional new builds flagging, growing public demand for self and custom-build homes makes expanding permissions in this sector vital to delivering the homes the UK desperately needs How visiting a heat pump is helping UK homeowners make smarter, greener choices By Joseph Mullane published 5 June 25 Discover how firsthand experiences through the Visit a Heat Pump scheme is reshaping attitudes, empowering homeowners to make informed decisions Becoming an architect is getting a redesign — here’s what’s changing By Joseph Mullane published 4 June 25 Training for architects has changed and it could shape the future of our homes and how they are built Over half of UK homeowners renovated in 2024 By Joseph Mullane published 3 June 25 The latest Houzz report shows home renovations are booming as homeowners invest more in upgrades, repairs and outdoor living IKEA moves into the home energy market with new heat pump range By Joseph Mullane published 2 June 25 Swedish retailer launches renewable heating solutions to help households cut emissions and energy bills Starmer gets tough on housebuilders — but are they villains or scapegoats? By Joseph Mullane published 1 June 25 Government pressures housebuilders to build faster but critics clash over who’s really to blame for Britain’s housing crisis Why this period home is in desperate need of your help By Joseph Mullane published 31 May 25 Packed with original charm, this characterful three-bedroom home is waiting for someone to peel back the layers and bring it back to life 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Archives Get the Homebuilding & Renovating NewsletterBring your dream home to life with expert advice, how to guides and design inspiration. Sign up for our newsletter and get two free tickets to a Homebuilding & Renovating Show near you.Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors LATEST ARTICLES1More heat pump ads banned as regulator signals growing crackdown on misleading information25 most common tree disputes with neighbours — and how to resolve them3This 360cm wide Victorian terrace was reconfigured to maximise space, without extending the footprint and here's the result4Councils rebel against Labour’s 'undemocratic' planning reforms5How far can I extend without planning permission? We explore the limits and how prior approval could help Our sponsors
Will there be a 'bath time tax'? The reality behind rising water bills in the UK By Joseph Mullane published 12 June 25 "Bath time tax": Fact or fiction? New plans could change your water bill
Britain’s housing crisis gets a lifeline with £39bn committed to building affordable homes in Spending Review By Joseph Mullane published 11 June 25 The government has committed an unprecedented £39 billion over the next decade to build 1.5 million affordable homes, signaling a significant, long-term push to ease the nation's housing crisis
Phil Spencer: Why your 'Instagrammable' home upgrades could be a costly blunder By Joseph Mullane published 11 June 25 TV property expert warns homeowners to ditch superficial makeovers for improvements that truly add value – and save cash
Why boosting planning permissions for self-build homes is the UK’s best bet to solve the housing crisis By Joseph Mullane published 10 June 25 With interest in traditional new builds flagging, growing public demand for self and custom-build homes makes expanding permissions in this sector vital to delivering the homes the UK desperately needs
How visiting a heat pump is helping UK homeowners make smarter, greener choices By Joseph Mullane published 5 June 25 Discover how firsthand experiences through the Visit a Heat Pump scheme is reshaping attitudes, empowering homeowners to make informed decisions
Becoming an architect is getting a redesign — here’s what’s changing By Joseph Mullane published 4 June 25 Training for architects has changed and it could shape the future of our homes and how they are built
Over half of UK homeowners renovated in 2024 By Joseph Mullane published 3 June 25 The latest Houzz report shows home renovations are booming as homeowners invest more in upgrades, repairs and outdoor living
IKEA moves into the home energy market with new heat pump range By Joseph Mullane published 2 June 25 Swedish retailer launches renewable heating solutions to help households cut emissions and energy bills
Starmer gets tough on housebuilders — but are they villains or scapegoats? By Joseph Mullane published 1 June 25 Government pressures housebuilders to build faster but critics clash over who’s really to blame for Britain’s housing crisis
Why this period home is in desperate need of your help By Joseph Mullane published 31 May 25 Packed with original charm, this characterful three-bedroom home is waiting for someone to peel back the layers and bring it back to life
