The impact of the Future Homes Standard in 2026

Building or renovating a home in the coming years? Here’s what the Future Homes Standard means for your project, and why the right windows and doors matter more than ever. If you’re planning a new build or self-build project, the... View Article

Government announces £15 billion Warm Homes Plan

The Government announced on Tuesday 20 January, details of its long-awaited Warm Homes Plan, a £15bn programme designed to support households with solar panels, heat pumps, and insulation, helping to lower energy bills and decarbonise homes across the UK. The... View Article

Solarlux – Avoiding overheating when using large glazing

How to prevent overheating in glass extensions: Expert tips from Solarlux UK From glass canopies and verandas to wintergardens, bifolding doors and curtain walling, glazed extensions are widely used in UK architecture. Glazed extensions bring many functional and aesthetic advantages... View Article

HomeOwners Alliance announces partnership with Property Care Association to help homeowners find trusted specialists

HomeOwners Alliance (HOA), the property advice website which empowers​ homeowners and aspiring homeowners with expert advice, has announced a new​ partnership with UK’s leading organisation for the UK’s building protection industry,​ the Property Care Association (PCA). PCA’s audited members helps homeowners​ diagnose and fix... View Article

The big push for bigger bathrooms

Research shows homeowners want to make their bathrooms bigger, but for some selfbuilders, space doesn’t always allow. Sonia De Gioia, Sales Director of Showrooms for Geberit explores some of the innovations that help to deliver a spacious sanctuary in spite... View Article

Fashionable flooring

Lorna Williams at Amtico shares her insights on winter flooring trends for 2025 and how self-builders can use them to curate a cohesive interior scheme. Flooring is often one of the biggest decisions in any project, setting the tone for... View Article