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We explore kitchen worktop prices to help you find the one that best matches your style, space and budget
By Steve Jenkins published
Our guide to kitchen worktop prices is based on countertop material, size and suitability, so you can pick the best surface for your new kitchen

Why your home extension could cost more under proposed architect rule
By Joseph Mullane published
Labour is considering plans that would make hiring a qualified architect mandatory for home extensions – a move critics warn could increase costs and bureaucracy for homeowners

Feed-in Tariffs: How 800,000 households with solar panels may earn less due to payments change
By Joseph Mullane published
Solar households will still see payments rise each year, but at a slower rate, after the Government confirmed changes to how Feed-in Tariff payments are linked to inflation

How much do experts say you'll need to splash out on your bathroom sink and installation costs?
By Steve Jenkins published
A new bathroom sink might not be as expensive as you might think – unless you have designer tastes. Experts share how much you'll need to set aside

Water bills rising by £33 a year, but could your home qualify you for a discount?
By Joseph Mullane published
Household water bills in England and Wales are set to rise by an average of £33 a year from April, but millions of households could be eligible for discounted bills

What to do if you haven’t received your Winter Fuel Payment — and when you need to claim it by
By Joseph Mullane published
Most Winter Fuel Payments are made automatically, but if yours hasn’t arrived, there are clear steps to take – and a deadline you need to be aware of

Basement conversion costs can mean digging as deep into your funds as you do the ground — here's why
By Tim Phillips last updated
Basement conversion costs are generally higher than extension costs, and for good reason. We breakdown where you'll need to allocate budget and why

Families could get £12,000 of solar panels for free under new government plan
By Joseph Mullane published
Eligible households could receive fully funded solar panels and home batteries worth up to £12,000, as the government rolls out its largest clean energy home upgrade programme
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