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Don't miss our January sale – get three issues of Homebuilding & Renovating for just £1!
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
Freezing temperatures could unlock automatic £25 payments for eligible homeowners this winter
Mansion Tax raises fears over publicly identifying high-value homes for burglars
Warnings emerge that the new Mansion Tax could expose high-value homes to burglars by making property valuations and addresses more easily accessible
These planning reforms are coming in 2026
The government has proposed a raft of new planning reforms — here's what self builders and renovators need to know
Heatmap shows this area to be largest Japanese Knotweed hotspot in the UK
One English city was shown to have the highest recordings of Japanese Knotweed in 2025, with the highest risk areas all having one thing in common
Planning and Infrastructure Bill becomes law, so will this make self-building easier?
The government’s Planning and Infrastructure Act introduces reforms aimed at reducing delays, lowering costs, and providing clearer pathways for self-builders and small housing projects
Stonemason’s death sparks renewed calls to ban artificial stone kitchen worktops
The death of a UK stonemason has intensified calls for stronger protections and a potential ban on high-silica engineered stone used in kitchens
£1,000 reward offered after 20ft metal gates stolen from property
Police are investigating theft as the homeowner offers a reward for the missing gates
