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27% rise in household theft – 5 ways to protect your home

Theft from outside homes is on the rise, driving a 27% increase in other household theft to around 833,000 incidents, according to new ONS figures.

With evenings getting darker, Yale is reminding households to check their home security — particularly if they're heading away over October half term.

Recent Yale research found that 27% of Brits have left windows open when out, 16% have...

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I'll Be Home For Christmas? Homebuyers Face "Rising Anxiety" as Completion Times Hit Record Levels.

Homebuyers in England are racing to secure properties before Christmas as longer completion times and market uncertainty drive a surge in autumn enquiries, according to a leading property law firm.

Pepperells Solicitors , which has acted on home purchases nationwide for more than 40 years, predicts the 2026 festive period will be busier than usual as buyers and sellers rush...

Landlords explore major portfolio changes ahead of Autumn Budget

Heightened speculation surrounding property taxation ahead of the upcoming Autumn Budget has prompted UK landlords to actively evaluate their long-term portfolio strategies, according to new research from CIA Landlords .

Analysis of Google Trends data reveals a surge in property owners seeking information across multiple operational paths ahead of potential financial changes....

The Exterior Timber Upgrades Adding Real Value to UK Homes in 2026

The UK property market rewards visible quality. In a competitive selling environment, where buyers make instinctive judgements about a property within seconds of arrival, the exterior finish has outsized influence on the price achieved and the speed of sale. And among the exterior improvements generating the most consistent interest from UK homeowners and investors in 2026, two natural timber...

Damp and mould searches rise by 34% as Inventory Base launches new HHSRS template

The latest research from Inventory Base shows that search interest in damp and mould has increased by 34.2% in the latest two-month comparison, while searches for damp have risen by 29.1% and mould by 16.8%.

The analysis of Google search interest trends* found that searches for "damp and mould" rose from an average search interest score of 38.65 in the previous two months to 51.88 in...

The Overlooked Areas Worth Considering When Renovating

When you’re planning home renovations, it’s only natural that your focus will be drawn to the big, eye-catching parts of the home. But it’s fair to say that some of the more out-of-the-way, overlooked areas might be in need of attention, too. Moreover, getting these parts of the home into order might lead to knock-on benefits for everywhere else.

Making Better Use of Forgotten Spaces...

What Growing Property Businesses Should Consider Before Expanding Overseas

If you’re growing your property portfolio, then you might spend some time thinking about diversification . By buying properties of many different kinds, you might better protect yourself against major economic shocks. Of course perhaps the most dramatic way to diversify is to invest in properties in many different countries. That way, changes in one country will be effectively diluted. What’s...

Alto highlights the UK's top ten fastest rising picture postcard villages and towns - where values have soared over the last decade

Alto has highlighted the UK's top ten fastest rising picture postcard villages and towns - where values have soared over the last decade.

Tourism hotspot Fowey in Cornwall tops the list, bucking the overall downturn to shoot up by 67% in the last ten years - average prices rising from £350,000 to £585,000.

Alto software is connected to more than 6,000 estate agents across...

Let the light in: How to avoid decor mistakes that make your home darker

While some homes may naturally receive less daylight, it's often exacerbated by interior choices that absorb light rather than enhance it. With this in mind, MyBuilder.com , the reliable way to hire tradespeople, explained that interior design decisions are an important part of helping spaces feel brighter, bigger, and more inviting - without making structural changes.

Some of these...

Which Home Upgrades Deliver the Biggest EPC C Improvements per Pound?

Homeowners aiming for EPC band C get the best return by ranking upgrades on the points gained for every pound spent. Cheap fabric measures usually come first, while glazing and heating systems earn their place when a home still falls short or the work is due anyway. The sections below follow rough order of cost, lowest first, with a note on where each one makes sense.

Loft Insulation...

The Lasting Appeal of Barn Conversions and Other Characterful Homes

Turning an old barn into a home has been a popular route for UK buyers for decades, and the original beams, thick walls and generous floor space are a large part of the reason. These are features that new builds rarely match, and they come with a sense of history that many people look for when choosing somewhere to live.

Converted chapels, mills and oast houses draw buyers for...

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