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Nearly one in five landlords have informally rented to someone they know – with one landlord left facing property damage

Almost two-thirds (64%) of landlords have rented to someone they know, with nearly one in five (18%) doing so informally, according to new research from specialist insurer Hiscox.

The findings come after one of the most significant reforms to the UK rental market is decades, with the Renters' Rights Act published in May.

While renting to friends or family may feel like a practical...

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Why Albania is becoming one of Europe's most exciting property markets

While most property investors are busy watching prices climb in Lisbon, Valencia or Dubrovnik, a quieter but far more compelling story is unfolding on the eastern shore of the Adriatic. Albania, for decades largely overlooked by Western European buyers, is entering a phase of growth that feels less like a trend and more like a structural shift. Rising tourist numbers, improving infrastructure...

What UK households need to know about the copper switch-off scams

The copper switch-off was supposed to be finished by the end of 2025, but the deadline has been shifted to the end of 2027. Many people don’t know this, though, which has given scammers a big new opportunity to exploit confusion around the switchover to fibre-optic broadband cables.

Consumer groups, telecom providers and fraud experts have all sent out warnings about scammers who are...

Experts warns how to prevent the 'Most Common Pest' from nesting in your garage in June

A garages expert has issued a warning that wasps are in the process of taking over garages throughout June and July.

Council pest control figures have previously shown that over half of pest callouts (59%) are due to wasp infestations.

Alastair Mayne, CEO at electric garage door experts Garolla , says that wasps frequently target quiet garages and roof spaces quickly in June...

Mistakes First-Time Buyers Make When Buying A Home

As a first-time buyer, the process of securing your first property can be a demanding and testing journey - one that will probably make you reconsider whether moving out is actually worth it. There are several organisations in the UK, like banks and local councils, that aim to make the buying process smoother, but even with their help, you can still find yourself up against unexpected...

The leasehold ticking timebomb that can wipe almost £200,000 off your home's value

The latest market insight from House Buyer Bureau has revealed how a short lease can slash the value of a property by almost £200,000, whilst also making it significantly harder to sell due to reduced mortgage availability and a shrinking pool of potential buyers.

House Buyer Bureau analysed current listings of properties held on a lease with fewer than 80 years remaining, comparing...

What Happens To Buy-To-Let Investments During Divorce?

Divorce affects more than just a marriage. It can reshape a person's entire financial position, and for those who own rental property, the stakes are particularly high. Buy-to-let investments often represent significant capital, and when a relationship breaks down, questions about what happens to those assets can quickly become complicated.

Unlike a family home, a buy-to-let property...

Rightmove founder Harry Hill joins VetsCompared

Harry Hill, one of the UK's most influential property entrepreneurs and the founder of Rightmove, has joined VetsCompared as Chairman as the business looks to accelerate transparency, innovation and digital transformation across the veterinary sector.

Hill is best known for launching Rightmove in 2000 and serving as Chairman during its formative years, helping transform the way...

Fear of a chain-breaks the biggest reason homeowners turning to quick sale

The latest insight from quick sale specialists, House Buyer Bureau , has found that the most common reason homeowners choose a quick sale is no longer financial hardship, ill health, or the death of a loved one, but the desire to keep their onward move on track in an increasingly uncertain housing market.

The internal data from House Buyer Bureau analysed the reason cited by home...

Contactum Combines Compact Design with Full SPD Protection

Contactum are set to introduce their latest addition to circuit protection: the new Type 2 Compact Surge Protection Device (SPD) range, designed specifically for use with Defender 2.0 consumer units and Defender B Boards.

Developed to meet the evolving demands of modern electrical installations, the Compact SPD range delivers high-performance protection against transient overvoltages...

Experts warn 7 ways UK heatwaves are making your home look run-down

From scorched lawns to faded paintwork, exterior experts say Britain's hotter summers are changing how homes age

Britain's homes and gardens were never really designed for prolonged 30°C heat, but as heatwaves become more frequent, experts say the way we maintain our homes will need to evolve too.

With heatwaves now becoming a thing for UK summers, scorching...

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