Colourful class with BLANCO’s CARENA taps

BLANCO is well known for beautifully-designed, technologically-advanced kitchen sinks and taps which are perfect for today’s busy lives. The new CARENA range comprises two models; the CARENA and the CARENA-S Vario. Each boasts a lively, modern design and, due to the height of... View Article

Urgent action demanded to boost delivery of new homes

The Government needs to take urgent action to significantly increase the number of housing developments being granted planning permission if it wants to hit its target of 300,000 new homes a year, new research by leading planning consultancy Lichfields highlights... View Article

Brick bonds and patterns with Eurobrick systems

Constructing a brick building using traditional methods may not always be possible and one of the key benefits of using a brick slip system is the versatility and speed of delivery it offers. The end finish is virtually indistinguishable from... View Article

Rising costs drive UK inflation rate to double in April

Over the course of the pandemic, house prices have seen their sharpest rise in 5 years as a result of the Treasury’s stamp duty extended holiday, promoting a surge in home purchasing, particularly during April.  The Office of National Statistics... View Article

Switching from gas to electric heating

Heating our buildings is currently responsible for more than a third of the UK’s overall carbon emissions, with more than half of those produced by British homes.  And with the UK’s plan to reduce carbon emissions to net-zero by 2050,... View Article

Catalogue of errors goes to High Court

A dispute over property ‘tax’ which led to a landmark ruling at the High Court has been branded ‘a warning shot’ over the bows of local planning authorities. Mrs Justice Lang decided in favour of a planning applicant over her... View Article

The future of working from home

With no clear line in sight to the end of working from home, so many of us have got used to the daily routine of taking the day by storm laptop ready and armed with a pair of slippers! With... View Article

Interior Inspiration: Bathrooms

For many people, the bathroom might just be the most important room in the house, providing absolute relaxation as well as the necessary functions. What are the products that will add the finishing touches – as well as the right... View Article

Accessibility begins at home

A plot on the family farm proved the perfect spot for John and Helen White to build a forever home for their family TEXT ROSEANNE FIELD IMAGES JOHN & HELEN WHITE For many who have long dreamed of building their... View Article