Homeowners

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I'm a utilities expert: tips to cut energy use amid Winter Fuel crisis

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New calculator shows how much house prices have gone up in your area

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I'm a financial advisor - these rules will get you to your saving goal

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I'm a mortgage expert - 9 pitfalls that first time buyers should avoid

Affordability concerns are prompting first-time buyers to consider moving more than 30 miles from their preferred location

First-time buyers prepared to move more than 30 miles

The least likeable living room revealed

The nation’s biggest décor distasters

Solar panels offer big savings on bills.

Homeowners in Borders can win £12,000 solar panel system

Diane Jackson, 61, and partner Mark, 59, have seen their £320,000 new build home turn into a nightmare after mould and beetle infestation riddled the building. (Credit: SWNS)

New-build nightmare for distraught couple

The 'free money' tip that helps money-savvy people save thousands

Aspiring UK homeowners aren't feeling so optimistic

The best and worst interior trends of the past 25 years

The nation’s favourite home improvement trends of the past 25 years include granite worktops, floating shelves and parquet flooring - but textured ceilings and carpeted bathrooms are a definite no-no.

Richard Jenkins

Among your piles of stuff could be hidden treasures worth a lot of money and old books are no exception, with some first editions worth up to £139,000.

10 old children’s books you could have lying around worth up to £139k

Top 5 eco-friendly home improvements

Nationwide's House Price Index for August 2023 concluded a "further softening in the annual rate of house price growth" - Credit: Adobe

House prices wobble - making homes more affordable for wannabe owners

Homes in the UK are designed to retain heat, so heatwaves prove tough for Brits who cannot escape the high temperatures.

How to keep your home cool without air con as temperatures soar again

Felicity Holloway, who heads up mortgages at Moneybox Home-buying, has revealed how homeowners can navigate remortgaging with greater confidence.

Mortgage expert’s five tips on ‘daunting prospect’ of remortgaging

Surging house prices and pension values have largely benefited older generations with many young people locked out of home ownership altogether, according to the Resolution Foundation.

House prices could fall by 25% in ‘new normal’ for homeowners

A ‘’right to dry’ campaign has been launched to lend outdoor space to renters, so they can dry their laundry outside.

Right to dry campaign launches so renters can hang washing outside

Four in 10 hopeful home-buyers are optimistic about owning their first property

4 in 10 home-buyers are optimistic about owning their first property

Interest rates are set to rise again

Millions of homeowners issued warning as mortgages set to rise again

Scientists at the University of Leeds have discovered a possible breakthrough in controlling Japanese knotweed

Japanese Knotweed: high risk areas in the UK and how to manage it

The cost of a two-year fixed-rate mortgage in the UK rose above 6 per cent on Monday.

Mortgage rate increase: The help available if you can’t pay

Homeowners could be liable for £50k fine if your neighbour does ‘this’ to your property

Neighbours could land homeowners a £50k fine according to obscure law

Experts from the industry have given an insight into what effect Jeremy Hunt’s new Spring Budget will have on the UK housing market.

What does spring budget mean for housing market? Zoopla forecast

This £1 hack could prevent your boiler from breaking down

£1 item could stop your boiler breaking, according to heating engineer

Shrove Tuesday is just around the corner but plumbers have issued a warning ahead of the day

Pancake Day mistake which  could leave you £300 out of pocket

The top 20 most house-proud cities – with Newcastle topping the list

Here’s why you shouldn’t use bleach to clean your bathroom

Cleaning experts have shocked homeowners with a new warning when cleaning your bathroom

Beth Franklin

Orchids make an elegant addition to any home especially in the winter (photo: Adobe)

Houseplants to brighten your home this winter

In a recent poll of 20,000 adults by PayPal UK found that 44 per cent will feel financial pressure this festive season, with three quarters of those too proud to split costs.

Experts reveal 5 ways to have an energy efficient Christmas Day

Homeowners could receive cash reward up to £2,000 for making energy-efficient im...

Be prepared for extreme weather (photo: adobe.com)

Extreme weather protection - 7 tips for dealing with storm damage

These are the top 20 moving bugbears

EZVIZ DB2 video doorbell.

TECH TALK: EZVIZ DB2 video doorbell – reassuring home security delivered straigh...

Old style fire alarms will no longer be allowed.

Tories call for a delay to Scotland's controversial fire alarm legislation

A view of the facade of the Bank of England in central London on November 5, 2020. - The Bank of England on November 5, 2020 unveiled an extra £150 billion in cash stimulus and forecast a deeper coronavirus-induced recession for the UK as England begins a second lockdown. (Photo by Ben STANSALL / AFP) (Photo by BEN STANSALL/AFP via Getty Images)

Why millions of households ‘could face higher mortgage payments after Budget’

Some households are making thousands of pounds renting out driveway or garage space

Households making up to £2,000 a year renting out their driveways and garages

The government is aiming to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050 (Photo: Shutterstock)

Homeowners face hefty fines if gas boilers are not replaced before they are bann...

Top renovations UK homeowners are planning to get their homes ready to host on M...

Summer dining table sets to make the most of your backyard

Summer dining table sets to make the most of your backyard

Natural lighting, a large garden and an ensuite bathroom are among the top 50 th...

Sellers in these UK cities pay the most in estate agency fees

Affordable ways to make your home more attractive to potential buyers

Combined home insurance has gone up in most areas during lockdown.

Home insurance combined premiums at their highest since 2013

Homeowners are spending an extra £7.5 billion on home improvements - here's why Conor Pharo

The new laws will come into effect in September 2020 (Photo: Shutterstock)

You can now add two storeys to your home without planning permission under new l...

Wondering if a fixed term mortgage is for you? Here's what you need to know (Photo: Shutterstock)

2 and 5 year fixed rate mortgage deals explained - and how to choose what to go ...

Switching from an SVR to a new fixed rate deal could save you money on your mortgage (Photo: Shutterstock)

The best remortgage deals - explained by a finance expert

The new guidance will come into effect from 4 June (Photo: Shutterstock)

You can still apply for a mortgage payment holiday until the end of October - he...

Smart ways to keep kitchen appliances squeaky clean

Your insurance may not cover you if your boiler breaks down - here's what you ne...

Households which refuse to have a smart meter installed could see their energy bills rise rapidly (Photo: Shutterstock)

You could see your energy bills spike if you don’t have a smart meter

Converting your garage could add as much as 45,000 to your property value (Photo: Shutterstock)

Making this one change to your home can boost its value up to £45,000

Knotweed often requires heavy-duty weedkillers or excavations to get rid of (Photo: Shutterstock)

Homeowners could see their property value increase after rule overhaul on Japane...

Chimney fire warning as temperatures drop