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Summer 2026 has been one for the record books, with several heatwaves pummelling the nation over the last few months. But it’s not just ourselves that may have cracked in the heat - an expert is warning that the extreme heat poses a very real threat to our homes and gardens.

According to a home expert from MyBuilder.com , the reliable way to hire tradespeople, prolonged hot weather...

A new wave of interest in suburban and countryside living has to some extent changed the traditional pattern of urban development. However, globally, it has not been enough to reverse the overall trend: the population of major cities continues to grow. The main challenge is not a lack of projects or ideas for new construction, but the shrinking availability of free land. Of course, cities can...

A period property can look ready for market while still containing moisture clues that attract attention during a buyer’s survey. Low-level staining, damaged plaster, mould around a window or deteriorating timber may all prompt further investigation, especially when the cause is unclear or previous repairs have covered the affected area.

For sellers, the useful approach is to look at...

Buying a new house is often one of the biggest purchases many people will make in their lives, so it is no surprise that most are overwhelmed by the process. There is so much to consider, from house types to location to price, that often the smaller details are forgotten about until it's too late.

Mira Showers carried out a survey to find out what Brits think the most overlooked...