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The new planning reforms that could help self-builders fix Britain’s broken housing market By Joseph Mullane published 5 July 25 Is the government shifting power away from big builders to local people?
How to get two free tickets to the London Homebuilding & Renovating Show By Joseph Mullane last updated 4 July 25 Hurry up and get two free tickets for the London Homebuilding & Renovating Show
Self builder who faced homelessness due to bungalow demolition order defies councils demands By Joseph Mullane published 4 July 25 Bungalow dispute in Birmingham enters new phase after deadline passes
Eminem’s pregnant daughter launches home renovation debut — with a sledgehammer in hand By Joseph Mullane published 3 July 25 Hailie Jade debuts a new renovation series, "Just A Little Reno", helping her best friend revamp a tired 90s house before her baby arrives and offers renovation tips along the way
Homeowners urged to help hedgehogs beat the heat with these 3 garden fixes By Joseph Mullane published 1 July 25 Simple steps every homeowner can take to protect hedgehogs from rising temperatures this summer
Urgent COBRA meeting needed as UK homeowners face second heatwave, warn Lib Dems By Joseph Mullane published 1 July 25 COBRA meeting demanded as second heatwave hits UK
What is the Government’s New Housing Bank? How funds might be available for your housing project By Joseph Mullane published 29 June 25 Government makes £16bn gamble to build 500k homes, but this could provide finance to self-builders who have been locked out
Donkey invasion in the New Forest! Council's £5.6 million food bin rollout sparks chaos after animals start ransacking waste By Joseph Mullane published 28 June 25 New Forest Council had hoped to turn food waste into energy as part of £5.6 million environmental scheme
Free heat pump scheme aimed at boosting installations shares early findings By Joseph Mullane published 28 June 25 An initiative providing free heat pumps to trainee installers seeks to tackle skill gaps and accelerate adoption of low-carbon heating technologies
1.5m households could claim free electricity this weekend, but are you eligible? By Joseph Mullane published 27 June 25 Enjoy festival vibes at home with free electricity this weekend - perfect for those missing out on live events
