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More than 54,000 UK solar panel owners could face £100 HMRC fine before the end of January
By Joseph Mullane published
HMRC warning for solar panel owners as thousands may incur £100 fine this month for late online tax returns

Are mortgages going down in 2026? What homeowners need to know
By Joseph Mullane last updated
Mortgage rates are falling at the start of 2026, giving buyers and remortgagers a chance to secure historically low deals before rates rise again

Well-installed heat pumps cut energy bills by over £200 a year, UK study finds
By Joseph Mullane published
Real-world data from hundreds of UK homes shows efficient heat pumps outperform gas boilers on cost and comfort

Chimney stack removal costs: What you can expect to pay and what's involved
By Sarah Harley last updated
Wondering what to budget for chimney stack removal costs? Here's what's involved and what you should set aside in your budget for getting the job done well

National trade body urges Government not to introduce £28k housing tax ahead of Autumn Budget
By Joseph Mullane published
Planned landfill tax changes could add up to £28,000 to the cost of a home, warns leading construction body

Government considers cutting VAT on domestic energy bills
By Joseph Mullane published
The government is considering removing the 5% VAT on domestic energy bills, potentially saving high-energy households hundreds of pounds

Curious about new staircase costs? Find out how much you can expect to pay to replace your old staircase
By Steve Jenkins last updated
Discover how much you’ll need to invest on new staircase costs. Here we look at prices for all types of staircases, how much to relocate and labour rates

From timbers to tiles we explore how much a new roof costs
By Tim Phillips last updated
Whether you’re building a new roof or renovating an existing one, your location, style of roof and material choice will all have an impact on the overall costs. Here’s what you need to know
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