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Rent and run? Agents warn of new 'Stopover Tenant' epidemic

Nearly 1 in 3 letting agents report tenants walking away from 6–12 month tenancies - some after just a few months
Experts warn rental reforms are fueling relocation-style, short-term renting
Almost half of agents now advising landlords on how to manage early exits

A new trend is sweeping the rental market and it's leaving landlords...

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Not enough space in your home? Here’s what you can do

Sometimes, no matter how much you love your home, it can begin to feel cramped and unwelcoming, especially if a large number of family members live there with you. Then, if you are currently feeling as if your home does not have enough space for everyone in your family to co-exist peacefully, here are some of the best steps that you can take.

Build an Extension

Although building an...

11 ways to make your home greener for 2022

Many of us promise to become more sustainable at the start of a new year, but how are we going to do that? Here are 11 steps from Sustainable Housebuilder of the Year 2021, Barratt Homes , on how to make your home and life eco-friendlier this year.

1. Use bamboo toilet paper

Using an alternative to toilet paper is something that most of us probably wouldn’t think of. However...

One Crown Place Chooses Spike Global For Luxurious New Homes in Shoreditch

One Crown Place is a newly completed development of 246 apartments spread across two strikingly contemporary 28-storey and 33-storey towers on the edge of the City of London, just three minutes’ walk from Liverpool Street Station. As well as one-bedroom to three-bedroom homes, it includes a wealth of community facilities, which is why a robust resident engagement portal was absolutely vital...

Cost of living a concern for homeowners as half already stretched to cover monthly costs

Estate agent comparison site, GetAgent.co.uk has revealed that while homeowners remain confident that house prices will remain high and their monthly mortgage payments are unlikely to climb in 2022, the costs associated with running their home and the wider cost of living are a concern for the vast majority, with 48% already stretched or struggling to cover their monthly outgoings.

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Tips for improving your home’s climate control

No one enjoys feeling too hot or too cold, and when you’re living space never feels just the right temperature, it can be frustrating. While you can always put on an extra sweater or take off a layer when you’re feeling too warm, if you want to have better climate control in your home for a more comfortable living environment, consider the suggestions below.

Improve the insulation

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Homeowners made £26 million in 2021 renting out empty driveways

Money made…empty driveways prove a lucrative income stream
Londoners sit at the top of the money tree, as takings in the capital surged past the £11 million mark last year
Driveway demand…even more growth is expected in 2022 as workers head back to the office and the population enjoys post-lockdown freedoms

Astute homeowners laughed their way to the...

Affordable Housing Solution In Abberley

AN affordable housing scheme is available in Abberley to help people with a local link secure a brand new home for less.

Elan Homes is working with Malvern Hills District Council to help make owning a new build home easier to afford.

Subject to eligibility criteria, selected properties at Three Js in Abberley are being sold at a discount to market value. It means...

Launch Success For New Homes Near Lytham

DOZENS of buyers have taken early action and viewed new show homes just a mile from Lytham.

Anwyl Homes has just launched Mill Green in Warton – the company’s first development on the Fylde peninsula, where a three-bedroom semi-detached Bretton and a four-bedroom detached Ascot are available to view.

Trainee sales manager Imogen Suffell explained: “We hosted a VIP exclusive...

Halifax House Price Winners 2021

Halifax House Price Winners 2021 - Taunton, Chippenham & Rochdale Top List

Taunton tops UK house price growth table in 2021
Chippenham saw the largest cash increase with prices up £58,322
Rochdale was 3rd and highest placed northern town

Areas with the biggest house price growth of 2021 have seen the value of homes rise by three times the...

You can win £10,000 to put towards a house deposit by finding a pair of keys launched from space

Company offering £10,000 to put towards a house deposit… if you find a pair of keys launched from space!

With many people struggling to get on the property ladder, regulated property buyers, Good Move are offering £10,000 to put towards a house deposit
A pair of keys are being launched into space on Wednesday 19th January, and the first person to find them will win the huge

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