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Winter renovations and garden work can accidentally harm hibernating species. Experts reveal how to protect wildlife and stay on the right side of the law

The government is weighing a second major planning bill, and it could reshape how quickly new homes and renovation projects get the green light

Homeowners urged to check credentials after rogue installers misled customers with fake “government refund” promises

Rising house prices mean more families risk paying inheritance tax as the Chancellor considers changes to property reliefs and thresholds in the November Budget

The Gavin & Stacey creator's self-build on Remenham’s Druids’ heritage site cannot be fully signed off until council confirms all protections are met

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Home solar panel fires are climbing across the UK, prompting safety warnings from insurers and fire chiefs as installations hit record levels

Experts warn that high electricity costs are deterring homeowners from installing heat pumps, threatening the UK’s path to net zero unless urgent reforms are made

Builders are delaying new projects as proposed taxes and rising costs create uncertainty for anyone planning to build a house in the UK