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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

Millions of homeowners are being issued with a warning as mortgages are set to rise again with Britain’s cost of borrowing soaring

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

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?

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...

Flooding on the road on October 31

Worry for Hemel residents as road continues to flood

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

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’

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

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

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

A false widow spider. Image: PA

Warning over venomous false widow spiders after mild end to the summer

Summer with a sting in the tail: Mild winter could lead to an increase in the number of wasps

Wasp invasion! Expert issues stark warning of ‘bumper summer’
Pest experts are warning this summer will come with a sting in the tail as it is set to be a bumper year for wasps across Dacorum.

Property news

Older owners plan to downsize in droves and cash in on value

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Cameron: Government primed to take action if housing bubble fears are realised

Property

Shrinking family homes lead to rise in overcrowding

Household finance

‘We’ll look at a new deal if it saves us £171 a month’

Homeowners reveal how their property hopes have been dashed

Households take action to keep the cold at bay

Cost of moving home adds up over a lifetime

Safety: Watch out for danger signals of carbon monoxide

Safety: Insurer issues thatch care tips