Homes and Gardens

We've looked at customer reviews for the UK's biggest house builders to see how they compare

The UK's best and worst-rated house-builders, based on reviews

Amazon Prime Day Deals: Keep your dog cool during the heatwave with these gadgets

How to keep your dog cool in a heatwave?

Ad Feature Homes for over-55s in Hampshire: Your luxury retirement starts here

Amazon Prime Day Deal: Glymnis Pop-Up Tent is the perfect summer shade solution

Amazon Prime Day Deal: Glymnis Pop-Up Tent

Parenting Hack: Keep your kids cool during the heatwave with this unexpected Amazon hack

The ultimate parenting hack for keeping kids cool while they sleep

Three-bedroom Portsmouth terrace smart family home with garden and two reception rooms for £300,000

Three-bedroom Portsmouth terrace smart family home for £300,000

These are the best Le Creuset kitchenware deals in the Amazon Prime Day event

Amazon Prime Day 2025: Shop the best Le Creuset deals

Primrose Gardens

Shared ownership homes prove popular in affordable Hampshire haven

Primrose Gardens

Shared ownership homes prove popular in affordable Hampshire haven

BBQ buzzkills - a survey by Avant Homes has revealed Brits' secret BBQ icks

Brits' top six BBQ icks revealed

Photo: Chris Sheehan (Imperial Homes), Lisa Wadhams (VIVID), Richard Paine (Imperial Homes), Tristan Samuels (VIVID), Councillor Fred Birkett (Fareham Borough Council), Robyn Lyons (Fareham Borough Council), and Ben Olds (Imperial Homes).

Land at historic Brickworks is transformed into new affordable homes

Former WWI hall at St James' Park in Southsea is brought back to life

First glimpse inside transformation of former WWI assembly hall

Nathalia sofa in cool living room layout

Three surprising mistakes that are making homes too hot during this heatwave

This 26th floor penthouse apartment within the Lipstick Tower comes with two bedrooms, two bathrooms and a reception room.

Inside the £1.1m penthouse apartment in the Lipstick Tower

My Review of the Levoit LVAC-200 Cordless Vacuum Cleaner - perfect if you have a minimalist aesthetic home

My Review of the Levoit LVAC-200 Cordless Vacuum Cleaner

23 Langford Road is up for auction this month following the devastating house collapse in 2022.

Plot goes up for auction following devastating house collapse
Almost three years have passed since a home collapsed in a residential road - and one of the plot of a neighbouring home which was destroyed is now up for sale.
Sophie Lewis

Can Kalkan’s life has now completely changed, following a tough time

Former bin man wins £685k house and dream car in 99p prize draw

Contemporary Portsmouth townhouse three-bed with balcony and garage near the coast for £325,000

Portsmouth townhouse three-bed with balcony and garage

The £3 million house sits in 1.34 acres of private, manicured gardens

See inside this £3 million mansion you can win for just a tenner

Photo by slaapwijsheid.nl on Unsplash

REVEALED: South East named the UK’s most sleep-deprived region during heatwaves

You may have to pay capital gains tax when selling a house which is not your main home or has not always been your main home

The rules on capital gains tax when selling a house

Call a professional if pigeons are a problem

Call a professional if pigeons are a problem, says BPCA

These are some of the most famous homes - and their inhabitants - from the UK's best-loved TV shows and movies

13 famous TV and movie homes, and how much they would cost in reality

Set in an exclusive private estate, the holiday home is designed for luxury family living

See inside this £700,000 holiday home you could win for just 99p

R7 Painswick

This 20-minute trick could save your home from mould this Summer, experts warn

Options for home buyers with low deposits

What the end of the 95% mortgage guarantee scheme means for buyers

These are some of the UK cities where house prices are rising fastest, according to the latest figures from Zoopla

The 12 UK cities where house prices are rising fastest
The rate at which UK house prices are rising has slowed, the latest figures show.
Robert Cumber

Inside the transformation of Fort Gilkicker

Inside Fort Gilkicker where a huge transformation is underway

People have had their say on where the South ends and the North begins

Where does the South end and the North begin? The public have spoken

Stylish Southsea town house three-bed, three-storey home near the seafront for £415,000

Stylish three-bed home near the seafront for £415,000

Asian hornet

Asian Hornets: How to keep your home and garden safe

Ensure that you aren't left with a hefty bill this summer.

Expert warns ignoring your boiler in summer could cost you £500

Homes

8 Portsmouth neighbourhoods with highest increase in property prices

Solent View apartments in St Helens Parade, Southsea, have recently launched following an extensive building refurbishment.

Pictured: Solent View apartments, St Helens Parade

Picture: Sarah Standing (190625-4795)

Take tour inside former hotel transformed into 29 luxurious apartments

Flash sale: Win this £685,000 house for 54p - if you're very quick

It's time for a summer kitchen refresh: New Items from Mason Cash, OXO and Viners

Update your kitchen this summer with these must-have items

The Renters' Rights Bill includes new measures to help tenants with both children and pets

Your rights as a renter and the big changes being made

Air pollution on many streets in Portsmouth is more than three times the World Health Organisation's (WHO) recommended limit. In two spots it exceeds the legal limit in the UK.

The 14 most polluted places in Portsmouth based on air quality data

The mayor and co are being shown around during The Royal Haslar Waterfront Village open day.

Pictured: One of the apartments featured on the Interior Design Masters

Picture: Alec Chapman

Discover The Royal Haslar as site celebrates second ever open day

A mixed-use building in Portsmouth was auctioned off for £316,000

Former ink store fetches £116,000 more than expected at auction

House prices in Yorkshire are increasing

11 worst hit neighbourhoods with highest decrease in price

The average house price in the UK fell by 2.7 per cent between April 2025 and March 2025, the latest figures show

The biggest house price losers, as one area sees £23K wiped from value

It can cost as little as £10 to enter draws for both houses at the moment - and Wowcher is offering more tickets for the money

£6 million Raffle House draw: Sneaky way to get 150 tickets for £20

The UK cities where rent is rising fastest have been revealed - including one where the cost of renting has soared by more than 10 per cent in the last year

The UK cities where rent is rising fastest, and 1 where it is falling

The first homes have started to be unveiled at Welborne Garden Village. Picture: Sarah Standing (030625-7497)

Building work on a new 6,000-home town well underway - in pictures

More and more homebuyers are taking out 30, 35 and even 40-year mortgages to reduce their monthly repayments, but an expert has urged people to consider the pros and cons of such long deals.

Should I take out a 40-year mortgage? Expert explains pros and cons

The property is listed with Purplebricks and ready for viewings

Refurbished 3‑bed detached in Havant – £450k

Summer heatwave must-have Inflatable Bouncy Castle Water Slide now 24% off

Save £88 on inflatable bouncy castle water slide – now £271.99

These are some of the UK's cheapest 'underrated' property hotspots, according to Sell House Fast

The most underrated property hotspots with the cheapest house prices

Merston House blends timeless Regency architecture with modern country living, complete with an orangery and sun-soaked patio for entertaining.

Win a Regency mansion in Sussex in new Raffle House prize draw

Final Home Available at Bargate’s Norton Chase Development

Final home available at Bargate’s Norton Chase development

The Char-Broil professional grill is all you need for entertaining this summer

Char-Broil Professional Pro S4: best summer BBQ grill?

Koda 2 Pro 14" Gas Powered Outdoor Pizza Oven £599

Ooni Koda 2 Pro: best pizza oven to buy this summer

Inoviva Slushie Machine

I tried the Inoviva Slushie Machine is an absolute game changer

Buriton is a charming and quaint village off the beaten track with pretty houses. This village is perfect for someone that enjoys walking and exploring a historic Hampshire village.

12 villages that prove Hampshire's the most charming UK county

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