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Is your home too dangerous to receive Royal Mail deliveries?
By Joseph Mullane published
Royal Mail warns some householders their property could be classed as unsafe this Christmas due to difficult access and troublesome pets

E.ON announces early holiday gift with three days of free electricity this Christmas
By Joseph Mullane published
You could get your electricity for free on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and Boxing Day through E.ON

10 celebrities hit by mansion tax, plus how much each will have to pay
By Joseph Mullane published
With thousands of homes up and down the country set to be affected by the government's mansion tax we take a look at some of the most high-profile celebrities and how much they will have to pay

This hidden village has one of the best self-build opportunities you’ll find
By Joseph Mullane published
Tucked away in one of Cambridgeshire’s smallest villages, this residential plot already has planning approval, making it a practical starting point for anyone looking to build their own home

Floating solar panels heading to the UK as 200,000m² water solar farm is approved
By Joseph Mullane published
The UK will soon host its largest floating solar project as water-based panels expand worldwide, offering new ways to generate renewable energy

Inside the 2025 Homebuilding & Renovating Awards – meet this year’s winners as we unveil the projects that took top honours
By Teresa Conway, Seán O'Connell last updated
The winners of the prestigious Homebuilding & Renovating Awards 2025 in partnership with The Times and The Sunday Times have been announced

Open fireplaces may soon be banned — with tighter restrictions on fuel too
By Joseph Mullane published
Open fireplaces are now considered one of the biggest contributors to household air pollution – and tightening emissions rules could make them the first heating method to be banned

Housebuilders express frustration over delayed Future Homes Standard
By Joseph Mullane published
Developers warn that delays to the Future Homes Standard – originally due in early 2025 – are piling pressure on a housing sector already struggling to maintain supply.
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