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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

Steve Backshall and Helen Glover reveal ferocious Storm Goretti damage to Lands’ End home
By Joseph Mullane published
Steve Backshall and Olympian Helen Glover claim their Cornwall home was battered by Storm Goretti amid widespread UK storm damage

King Charles plans £6.5m sustainable extension at Dumfries House
By Joseph Mullane published
Dumfries House faces major architectural changes as royal charity seeks planning and listed building consent for a sustainable east wing extension

Homes at imminent risk on 'one of the fastest' eroding coastlines in Northern Europe
By Joseph Mullane published
Great Yarmouth Borough Council says 14 Hemsby homes are at risk of imminent collapse amid Storm Goretti and severe erosion

Martin Lewis reveals how you can get a £6000 council tax refund
By Joseph Mullane published
Martin Lewis reveals how savers have unlocked up to £6,000 in council tax refunds, and explains on his latest podcast and TV show how you can try it too

Don't miss our January sale – get three issues of Homebuilding & Renovating for just £1!
By Beth Murton last updated
Make sure your project runs smoothly with a subscription to our must-read self-build and renovation magazine – now only £1 for three issues

When and how you could soon claim Cold Weather Payments worth up to £25 a week
By Joseph Mullane published
Freezing temperatures could unlock automatic £25 payments for eligible homeowners this winter

Mansion Tax raises fears over publicly identifying high-value homes for burglars
By Joseph Mullane published
Warnings emerge that the new Mansion Tax could expose high-value homes to burglars by making property valuations and addresses more easily accessible
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