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Heat pump boom gains pace, but only one in 20 homes set to switch by 2030
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
Planning to build your own home? Building near a train station could almost guarantee planning permission
Building your own home near a train station could soon make planning permission more likely and increase the number of plots available for self-builders
Bricks that birds can nest in become mandatory in Scottish homes
New law embeds wildlife protections into building standards, with direct consequences for homeowners, developers, and anyone planning to build
World’s first Passivhaus church conversion features in Guy Martin’s 'House Without Bills' TV show
Guy Martin explores innovative Passivhaus retrofits, including a historic church conversion and a suburban home, showing practical ways to cut energy bills and carbon emissions
Tougher flood-risk building rules on the way as government unveils £10.5bn plan to shield nearly 900k homes
The government sets out funding and policy updates aimed at improving flood resilience across England
Rochelle and Marvin Humes share first update on dream house build after a two-year wait
Rochelle & Marvin Humes share first glimpse of their “forever home”
Millions of historic homes 'risk falling into disuse' as calls grow for automatic planning consent
Warning that outdated heritage planning rules are stalling energy upgrades to listed buildings, putting historic homes at risk of becoming cold, costly and uninhabitable
IKEA’s new smart home range makes upgrading your home easier than ever
With 21 new Matter-compatible products, IKEA is expanding how homeowners can integrate smart lighting, sensors and controls into everyday living
