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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,...

Property management has become a more demanding job. Recent research reported by The Property Daily found that 81% of letting agents believe the regulatory burden involved in managing rental properties has increased in recent years. The role now stretches across maintenance, contractor coordination, compliance, tenant communication and health and safety.

That wider responsibility...

A home renovation can be a tremendously rewarding project – but it can also be a source of significant stress. If you aren’t in control of the financial side of things, then you could end up paying for the changes you make for years to come. At the same time, it’s a good idea to think about the practical difficulties your changes might throw up, too.

So, how do you get the most from...

In the UK, projects such as large extensions, new homes and major external alterations, usually require permission, while smaller improvements can often be covered by permitted development rights.

Those renovations that could fall under permitted development may include certain loft conversions, single-storey extensions, outbuildings, fences and solar panels, provided they meet...