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Are mortgage rates going down? How to lock in the best deal before rates rise again
UK mortgage rates dip again as the Bank of England announces the base rate will remain at 4%
Why it may soon be easier to change an approved planning permission under the Government’s new 'consent mechanism'
A proposed legal route known as Section 73B could make it easier to amend planning permissions without submitting a full new application - helping homeowners save time and cost
House of Lords propose amendments to protect barn owls and otters from Planning & Infrastructure Bill
Peers push for wildlife safeguards as housing and planning reforms advance
Council tax could soon be doubled — but which homes and which areas are most at risk?
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is considering proposals that could see council tax rise 100% in a move that will hit some areas far harder than others
Men more likely to consider heat‑pump technology than women, new poll shows
Survey reveals men are more aware of, more informed about, and more likely to consider installing heat pumps than women
Couple ordered to install screening after neighbours object to ‘luxury shed’
A garden office built without permission at the end of a Monmouth garden has been approved, but only if the owners erect a two-metre willow screen to protect their neighbours’ privacy
Over 300,000 homes could be at risk under Rachel Reeves 'Mansion Tax' plan
Homes valued above £1.5 million may face a 'Mansion Tax', affecting new annual or capital gains charges as the Treasury prepares the November Budget
The UK cities most at risk from leaky gutters this autumn have been revealed
As wetter weather returns, new findings highlight where homeowners are most likely to face costly water damage
