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Michael Gove giving a speech in London

What Gove's latest speech on homebuilding means for self builders and renovators

ByJoseph Mullanepublished

Gove announces '10 Principles' to tackle housing crisis, focusing on extending permitted development rights, repurposing existing buildings and building on brownfield sites
the outside of a modern renovation to a 1960s home

What a Makeover! From Drab 1960s House to Head-Turning Home

ByHeather Dixonpublished

Jodie and Andy Thake lived in their dark and dated sixties house for five years until they had saved enough for a dramatic transformation
The property features five double bedrooms

Rick Astley's former childhood home has gone on sale for £360,000

BySam Webbpublished

The pop star grew up in the village of Newton-le-Willows but his modest former family home is now up for sale
A renovator in a red top holds up a mummified cat found during works to a property

Why to watch out for mummified cats during a renovation (yes, really)

ByAmy Willispublished

It might be Halloween but mummified cats found in the walls of old buildings and homes is something to be cautious of all year around
Woman in street with paint flare standing in between houses either side painted an array of colours

The woman painting homes to turn streets into rainbows

ByJoseph Mullanepublished

Renovator has painted 134 homes in one town so far, with claims it has reinvigorated the area and boosted house prices — and now the council is offering up funding for her to continue making homes into rainbows
Retrofitting guide for your home

Retrofitting a Home: The Definitive Guide

ByJack Woodfieldlast updated

Retrofitting your home can help to lower your energy bills and make your home warmer — here’s what you need to know
The front of Hever Castle shows a stone structure castle with plants growing up the walls

Castle owner applies for planning permission to make changes to Anne Boleyn's former home

BySam Webbpublished

A request to relocate built-in wardrobes inside the former bedroom of Anne Boleyn to another part of the property form part of the planning permission application
DIY garden searches surge

DIY Garden Searches Rose 1241% During Lockdown, Research Suggests

ByJack Woodfieldpublished

DIY garden searches soared during lockdown and there are several things you can do to make the most of your garden space
renovating a house

How to Find a Good Renovation Project

ByMichael Holmespublished

在寻找new house project and wondering how to assess a home for renovation? Our complete guide shows you how to spot key design and financial potential before you buy
The front of the Edwardian renovation of Kirklee mansion shows stone builds and many windows

Who will win Scotland's Home of the Year? We take a look at the nominees

ByJoseph Mullanelast updated

Series 5 of BBC's Scotland's Home of the Year looks the most extraordinary homes in Scotland, from historic manor houses to converted train stations
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