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Save hundreds of pounds on your energy bills with these top insulation tips

Are you wasting hundreds of pounds each year on heat and energy that is escaping from your home? Then pick up our top tips on draught proofing and insulation.

10 cheap ways to give your home the wow factor

Tuesday, 09 April 2019 | Article

Whether you’re moving or improving, find out where to buy the latest looks for every room in the house… sometimes for less than the cost of a round of drinks or meal out

Top tips for a stress-free building project

Tuesday, 12 February 2019 | Article

From finding a builder to writing a contract and knowing what to do if things go wrong, we lay the foundations for a hassle-free renovation

Top 10 worst home renovations that turn off buyers revealed - including carpeted bathrooms and artex ceilings

Wednesday, 31 October 2018 | News

If you are thinking of making some home improvements to your property, whatever you do don’t even think of adding woodchip wallpaper or a carpeted bathroom. Mirrored ceilings are also a definite no-no.

The best renovations to boost your house price revealed as fixer uppers have £40k knocked off their value

Friday, 26 October 2018 | News

Renovating your home before putting it on the market can not only help you sell it faster but also potentially add thousands of pounds to its value, new research reveals.

What’s the real cost of moving home? Find out using our home moving tool

Friday, 19 October 2018 | News

When you're buying a house, you’re bound to end up spending much more than just the asking price.

Do I need a Party Wall Agreement with my neighbour?

Friday, 05 October 2018 | Question and Answer

Yes, your neighbour needs a Party Wall Agreement from all affected neighbours before works start.

Fewer than one in five can identify Japanese knotweed

Wednesday, 11 July 2018 | News

Fewer than one fifth (19%) of Brits who say they are aware of Japanese knotweed can correctly identify the weed, according to a YouGov poll.  

Japanese knotweed ruling could lead to more claims

Friday, 06 July 2018 | News

A landmark ruling by the Court of Appeal has found in favour of two homeowners who claimed that Japanese knotweed had damaged their properties.

A quarter of new homeowners overspend on improvements by £7,500 a year

Thursday, 17 May 2018 | News

Almost a quarter (23%) of homebuyers go over budget when renovating or decorating their new property, spending almost £7,500 more than they had planned, new research has revealed.

Home buyers want warmth, security and fast broadband

Friday, 04 May 2018 | News

Homeowners trying to sell their property should check that their home is warm and secure and, ideally, should have a garden and a reliable broadband connection.

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Top 10 worst home renovations that turn off buyers revealed - including carpeted bathrooms and artex ceilings

The best renovations to boost your house price revealed as fixer uppers have £40k knocked off their value

What’s the real cost of moving home? Find out using our home moving tool

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