Homeowners

Aspiring UK homeowners aren't feeling so optimistic

The best and worst interior trends of the past 25 years

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

Holiday homes in England will need planning permission under new plans proposed by the government

Holiday homes could require planning permission under new rules

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

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

Log burners that release too much smoke could land English households a £300 fine and lead to a criminal record.

What are the new log burner rules which could lead to a £300 fine?

Burglary stock photo

Protect your home against being burgled

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

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...

The number of hedgehogs in the UK has fallen, which makes it even more important to take care of the remaining ones. Hedgehog houses can be made easily out of cardboard boxes, dry leaves, grass, and straw

Tips on how to help wildlife to thrive this autumn

Giant hogweed hotspots in Hampshire. Picture: WhatShed

Hotspots for 'most dangerous' plant in Hampshire
A WARNING has been issued over the UK’s ‘most dangerous’ plant.

Hotspots for Japanese knotweed in Hampshire. Picture: Environet

Revealed: Japanese knotweed hotspots in Hampshire

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...

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’

This four bedroom terraced home with views over Camber Dock, Old Portsmouth is on sale for £950,000.

Look inside the £950K four-bed house with Camber Dock views in Old Portsmouth

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...

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

A new initiative has been launched to allow Portsmouth residents to assess the solar potential of their homes.

New initiative to assess solar potential of Portsmouth properties

A devastated Tatiana Dent pictured at the wreckage her home she hasnt been able to occupy for 19 weeks

Home improvement firm accused of ‘shamboilic’ building work on properties

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

Affordable ways to make your home more attractive to potential buyers

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

How the converted Brewery House could look. Picture: Portsmouth City Council

Calls for decision on 17-flat development in Portsmouth to be re-examined

Firefighters were called

Homeowners criticised for 'out of control' bonfire

An SSEN power substation.

Picture: Sarah Standing

These are the postcodes affected by a power cut that could last three hours

Loaded cars queuing for Bishop's Waltham Household Waste and Recycling Centre on the day it reopened in May

60 slots a day are missed at some Hampshire tips

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