Homeowners

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 Sophie Wills

Top 5 eco-friendly home improvements Rich Jenkins

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 Ethan Evans

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 Sophie Wills

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 Sophie Wills

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 Sophie Wills

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 Gemma Francis

Interest rates are set to rise again

Millions of homeowners issued warning as mortgages set to rise again Sam Johnson

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 Beth Franklin

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 Sophie Wills

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 Will Millar

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 Dennis Morton

This £1 hack could prevent your boiler from breaking down

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

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 Chelsie Sewell

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

Here’s why you shouldn’t use bleach to clean 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 Fiona Evans

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 Sophie Wills

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

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

Extreme weather protection - 7 tips for dealing with storm damage Nigel Booth

These are the top 20 moving bugbears Richard Jenkins

August rise in inflation rate is the highest since records began.

UK Inflation Rates: What are inflation rates and why are they rising? Sarah McCann, Search and Trends Writer

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... Claire Schofield

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 ... Group Reporter

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 Group Reporter

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... Claire Schofield

Smart ways to keep kitchen appliances squeaky clean