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Local authorities are reviewing David and Victoria Beckham’s latest plans for their Oxfordshire estate amid concerns that outdoor lighting could disrupt protected wildlife, particularly bats

Tucked away in a tiny rural hamlet near the south Cornish coast, this £450,000 development site comes with full planning permission for three contemporary homes, making it a rare find for self-builders

As nesting sites disappear from modern developments, here’s how renovators and self-builders can design gardens that actively support Britain’s birdlife during National Nestbox Week

A family granted planning permission to build their dream home has found their build unexpectedly halted by a council-issued stop notice, leaving them in limbo

After years of high prices and supply headaches, UK home improvements are now significantly cheaper as materials stabilise and labour inflation eases

An eco village in South Wales remains largely empty, showing the challenges of creating sustainable communities at scale

Energy bills set to ease as standing charges fall, with all households set to benefit

Court of Appeal confirms that borrowers cannot force lenders to lower inherited mortgage rates, a ruling that could affect homeowners looking to refinance or fund home improvements

The UK government is introducing a new Home Energy Model that will change how Energy Performance Certificates are calculated for millions of homes

Record heat pump sales show momentum is building, but millions of UK homes are still unlikely to switch to low-carbon heating by the end of the decade