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Did you know your weekly wash could be silently costing up to £75 a year?

A recent survey commissioned by energy experts , Uswitch, has uncovered the most common energy-wasting habits - many of which occur every time you do a laundry load.

The biggest culprits for energy waste when running a laundry load are:

Laundry habit

Percentage of households that do this

Annual cost per household

Run the washing machine cycle on 40 °C or...

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Government's 2026 housing targets at risk amid financing pressures, planning delays and worsening skills shortages, warns new sector report

A new analysis of the UK development sector reveals that the Government's ambitions for accelerating housebuilding in 2026 are at significant risk, despite renewed policy commitments and the introduction of planning reforms.

The Development Index 2026 - built from industry leader's insights across the UK's leading developers, housebuilders, REITs, and asset managers - highlights a...

Development sector optimistic yet constrained by market pressures and talent gaps

New research reveals that the UK development industry is entering 2026 with cautious optimism but is still held back by deep-rooted staffing challenges that are slowing delivery and squeezing project viability. The Development Index – produced by real estate and construction hiring specialist, Cobalt Recruitment – captures the current challenges, along with the opportunities and pressures...

Prime London fringes dominate sales activity as high-end buyers prioritise space and lifestyle

The latest market analysis by prime London property brokerage, Jefferies James , has shown that it is the prime London fringes that continue to prove most popular among the capital's high-end homebuyers, with the top five performing prime postcodes based on sales activity all located on the outer edges of the prime market.

Jefferies James analysed the latest figures on prime London...

Cavanna Homes showcases the power to move during New Homes Week

As New Homes Week returns with its theme, The Power to Move, Cavanna Homes is marking the campaign by showing how new homes, combined with the right support, can help keep the housing market moving.

Within the space of just one month, the medium-sized South West housebuilder is progressing three key launches across the region. Warmwell Rise in Dorset has already launched, with a new...

Enhancing meeting room productivity with advanced audiovisual solutions

In today’s fast-paced corporate environment, enhancing meeting room productivity with advanced audiovisual solutions has become essential for effective collaboration. Integrating high-quality video conferencing, immersive audio systems, and interactive displays ensures seamless communication between in-person and remote participants. These technologies create an environment where ideas flow...

203,000 homes across England and Wales owned by international homeowners, with London accounting for 34%

The latest market analysis by Enness Global has revealed that almost 203,000 homes across England and Wales are owned by international homeowners, with London home to the highest proportion at 34%, while Hong Kong, Singapore, the USA, the UAE and China are the most prevalent overseas nationalities.

The figures from Enness Global* reveal the number of homes across England and Wales...

Warm Homes Plan piles on pressure for DIY landlords

The government's renewed focus on energy efficiency in the private rented sector is set to place further strain on DIY landlords, according to a leading brokerage founder.

But Ian Macbeth, managing partner of Avocado Property believes this has created a significant commercial opportunity for professional letting agents.

This week, ministers outlined further detail around the...

Five On-Trend Looks for Bathrooms

Bathrooms are no longer purely practical spaces; they've become personal sanctuaries where style, comfort and wellbeing come together.

From playful accessories that add personality without redecorating, to calming spa-inspired colour palettes, hotel-worthy luxury details, cosy layered textures and innovative flooring that blends beauty with comfort, today's bathroom trends are all...

Agents report early uplift in buyer activity, but few are investing to capitalise on improving market conditions

The latest research from Property DriveBuy has found that estate agents are starting 2026 on a stronger footing, with the majority reporting an increase in buyer enquiries and viewing requests, while one in five are also seeing more offers being made. However, despite these early signs of improving market conditions, only a small proportion of agents are currently investing in their...

Going green: How homeowners could save thousands this Energy Savers Week

Homeowners could cut up to £2,000 a year from their energy bills this Energy Savers Week, by combining targeted home improvements with simple efficiency changes and, in doing so, they could improve their mortgage affordability by qualifying for a green mortgage - further boosting the savings on offer from taking a greener approach to homeownership.

Energy Savers Week is a national...

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