Hands up if you have £1,470 in savings? It’s a hefty amount but that’s the approximate sum renters need to cover the average UK tenancy deposit. We know it’s not easy to amass this sort of money, so here’s our advice on how to save for a tenancy deposit.
There are countless articles on how to add value to your home, from converting the loft and installing double glazing, to building an outdoor kitchen and adding a driveway. One area that’s often overlooked is home tech and it shouldn’t be.
March madness? Perhaps. We look back at the property market over the last four weeks, reporting on the figures, announcements and news that will affect home movers. Here’s what we learnt.
Are you in the 75% of people who aren’t concerned about or don’t realise the indoor pollution risks of using a gas hob? Good Housekeeping recently discovered many of us are unaware about the serious health risks of cooking with gas but it’s an issue that’s gaining more prominence.
If you’re a landlord with some equity in your investment properties, you may qualify for a second-charge mortgage. This underused way of obtaining a lump sum of money is proving beneficial in the current lending climate.
February may have been only four weeks long but it was packed with property news. Here are 12 things we learnt about sales and lettings last month.
A stack of yellowing magazines that you’ll never get round to reading? Boxes overflowing with cables you’ve long forgotten what they connect? A bathroom bursting with half used cleaning products? If this is you, you’re not alone.
Look up and what do you see? We can almost guarantee the surface above your head will be painted white but ceilings don’t have to be plain and unadorned. You can use this space to express your creativity and add colour. Here’s how.
If you are using a mortgage to buy your first home, a deposit is essential. This cash sum is usually a percentage of the property price and it’s money the buyer needs before exchange.
The home moving market is back with a bang! January lived up to expectations as one of the busiest months in the property calendar. Here are 12 things we learnt in the last four weeks.
While we are all familiar with initiatives to improve outdoor air quality, such as low emission zones and electric vehicles, fewer of us are aware that indoor pollution is an issue that needs addressing.
If you’re a renter hoping to add a Felix or Fido to your home in 2025, you might just be in luck! The Renters’ Reform Bill is closer to becoming law, which will make it easier for tenants to request permission to keep a pet. Here are 7 things you should know about the proposed pet reforms.
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