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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.

More than a quarter of readers spend over £1,500 a year on home improvements

Friday, 13 April 2018 | News

Whether it’s sprucing up the bathroom or getting the decorators in, spring is a time to get those jobs done around the house – but home improvements can cost more money than you might think. 

One in 10 Brits improve rather than move

Wednesday, 04 April 2018 | News

Almost a quarter (73%) of homeowners have made improvements to their properties over the past five years, spending on average £375 a year, according to a new poll.

Be John Lewis’s guest in £2m pop-up apartment

Monday, 18 September 2017 | News

John Lewis has launched ‘The Residence’, its first fully furnished pop-up in-store apartment, where customers can take ‘try before you buy’ to a whole new level.

Are you safe from a carbon monoxide leak? Check your boiler during Gas Safety Week

Monday, 18 September 2017 | News

It’s Gas Safety Week (18-24 September 2017), which aims to raise awareness of the dangers of poorly maintained gas appliances that could result in gas leaks, fires, explosions and carbon monoxide poisoning.

Splash out on your bathroom to boost your home’s value

Friday, 01 September 2017 | News

Investing in wall and floor tiles, with good quality grouting, is the bathroom feature that will add the most value to your home, according to new research by an online retailer.

Homeowners fail to get permission for building work: don’t get caught out

Monday, 03 April 2017 | News

Brits carrying out major home improvements are skimping on getting the right building consents and planning permission, a new survey has revealed.

Get two FREE tickets to The National Homebuilding & Renovating Show

Thursday, 26 January 2017 | News

Moneywise is offering readers two tickets each, worth £36 a pair to one day of The National Homebuilding & Renovating Show, which takes place at the NEC in Birmingham from 23-26 March 2017.

Building a granny flat? Sort out the finances first

Thursday, 12 January 2017 | Article

More and more families are realising that having an elderly parent living with them could pay off.

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

Home buyers want warmth, security and fast broadband

More than a quarter of readers spend over £1,500 a year on home improvements

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