Homeowners

More and more homebuyers are taking out 30, 35 and even 40-year mortgages to reduce their monthly repayments, but an expert has urged people to consider the pros and cons of such long deals.

Should I take out a 40-year mortgage? Expert explains pros and cons

An energy expert from BOXT has revealed how installing air conditioning could actually save you money

I'm an energy expert - air conditioning could actually save you money

These are some of the period features you probably don't want to find if you're buying a house

The 9 period features you don't want to find when buying a house

More than half of homeowners are prioritising cosmetic makeovers because they believe it adds more value

Britain’s top ten modern status symbols for the home

Barratt and David Wilson Homes' Monkton Gardens Show Home designed by Edward Thomas Interiors

Expert tips for homeowners to create impactful interiors in Newcastle

Chief Executive of the HomeOwners Alliance, Paula Higgins

Call for action as survey reveals 35% of homes with spray foam have defect

We sampled the Ultenic T10 Lite robot vacuum cleaner with mop new into the UK market.

We sampled the Ultenic T10 Lite robot vacuum cleaner with mop

The average cost of furnishing is £3,487

First-time buyers face nearly £30,000 in costs in first three months

Property expert and TV presenter Scarlette Douglas teams up with Smart Energy GB to spotlight how Brits are embracing green home upgrades. With 95% of those making eco-changes reporting cost savings, and simple steps like getting a smart meter helping them to reduce energy bills, Douglas uncovers the home improvements with financial and environmental benefits.

Britain embraces the 'Greenovation' with green home upgrades

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Major stamp duty changes coming into force - what buyers need to know

There are also many misconceptions

A third of Brits 'confused' where their energy at home comes from

British Gas’s PeakSave customers have the chance to win free electricity for a year

British Gas offers chance to win free electricity for a year

Burglar who raided Isak house facing jail after being found guilty

Thumbnail image for Damp Proof: The Cavity Wall Insulation Scandal documentary

The Cavity Wall Insulation Scandal - Stories of the victims

'I’m a heating expert – here’s how to save £150 by fixing your radiators yoursel...

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How one home heating upgrade can reduce your energy bills by £100s
Cut your energy bills and reduce your carbon footprint with a sustainable home upgrade 🌍
Alex Nelson

More than 1,600 claims were made on home insurance policies over the 5 years

Brits have claimed £31m for flood damages between 2020 and 2024

A carbon monoxide expert has urged Brits to watch out for signs of the ‘silent killer’ in their home.

Carbon monoxide poisoning: leave immediately if you spot these signs

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Cavity Wall Insulation scandal causes damp, debt and devastation

Yellow warnings caution against further rainfall and colder snaps for Ireland, says Met Office

Ad Feature UK-based radiator supplier comes to Ireland as temperatures plummet

Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey (C) attends the central bank's Monetary Policy Report press conference at the Bank of England on 7 November 2024 (Photo: Henry Nicholls - WPA Pool/Getty Images)

Bank of England cuts interest rates again - what it means for you

What a bathroom TV can look like. Photo: Frontline Bathrooms

This company is selling TVs designed for bathrooms

The rapid spread of Japanese knotweed is creating a crisis across the UK

Ad Feature Japanese Knotweed puts UK homes at risk & property values in jeopardy

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9 ways to avoid Halloween decoration fines and decorate your house

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I'm a utilities expert: tips to cut energy use amid Winter Fuel crisis

Ultenic launches its new T10 Pro robot vacuum with mop in the UK and US markets.

Ultenic launches its new T10 Pro robot vacuum with mop

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New calculator shows how much house prices have gone up in your area
This new tool can show you how much your home’s value has changed in the past year 🏡
Alex Nelson

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I'm a financial advisor - these rules will get you to your saving goal

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I'm a mortgage expert - 9 pitfalls that first time buyers should avoid

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UK interest rates to hold - how it will impact borrowers and finances

Affordability concerns are prompting first-time buyers to consider moving more than 30 miles from their preferred location

First-time buyers prepared to move more than 30 miles

How contaminated are South Shields' beaches? How to to get pollution information for Sandhaven, Marsden and more

Figures reveal how much house prices have risen over the last 20 years

Gas cannister exploded after being incorrectly thrown out with household rubbish

Watch: Gas cannister explodes and is sent flying at binman

Victoria and Andrew Ellington found a 27ft plunging well under the floor of their new home in Bute Cottage, Redcar.

Watch: We found a 27-ft well under the floor and we made it a feature

The least likeable living room revealed

The nation’s biggest décor distasters

Diane Jackson, 61, and partner Mark, 59, have seen their £320,000 new build home turn into a nightmare after mould and beetle infestation riddled the building. (Credit: SWNS)

New-build nightmare for distraught couple

The 'free money' tip that helps money-savvy people save thousands

Aspiring UK homeowners aren't feeling so optimistic

The best and worst interior trends of the past 25 years

Findley Roofing & Building

Roofing firm's demand for work rockets ahead of storm season

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

Top 5 eco-friendly home improvements

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

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

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

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

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

Interest rates are set to rise again

Millions of homeowners issued warning as mortgages set to rise again

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

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

Holiday homes in England will need planning permission under new plans proposed by the government

Holiday homes could require planning permission under new rules

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

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

This £1 hack could prevent your boiler from breaking down

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

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