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New international study proves Britain really is a nation of gardeners, second only to Germany

British homeowners are devoted to their gardens. Germany embraces cottagecore-inspired living, while the Netherlands stands out for solar-powered homes and sustainable living. Though homeowner habits vary across countries, people share a common goal: creating homes that fit their lives. To better understand those differences and similarities, MyBuilder, in collaboration with its international family of...

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Expert advises on how to keep your home cool as temperatures set to reach 32 degrees this week

While most Brits welcome a heatwave, the majority of our homes are not equipped to handle the higher temperatures. From stuffy bedrooms to humid kitchens, being inside during British summers can be an uncomfortable experience. And with temperatures reaching a May record of 34 degrees on Monday, the problem is set to peak.

But now an expert from MyBuilder.com, the reliable way to hire...

New Website Empowers UK Sellers to Compare the Best Cash House Buyers Side by Side

A new online platform promising to transform the way UK homeowners sell their properties for cash has officially launched, offering sellers a one-stop destination to compare the best cash house buyers operating in the market today.

Compare Cash House Buyers — available at www.comparecashhousebuyers.co.uk — arrives at a time when the cash house buying industry is experiencing rapid...

Almost a quarter of Brits plan to attend a football watch party – and it's about the people, not just the football

24% of people plan to attend a football watch party

26% believe football watch parties are becoming more like Super Bowl parties

55% say watching with friends and family matters more than the match itself

Redrow teams up with hosting experts to reveal how to host a successful football watch

UK property management sector grows for fifth consecutive year, as demand grows across increasingly complex rental landscape

The latest insight from property management specialist, Rushbrook & Rathbone , has found that the UK property management sector has grown for the fifth consecutive year, with the number of operational businesses increasing by 2.8% across the nation and by 3.1% on average over the last five years.

As landlords face an increasingly complex operating environment, from compliance and...

Swap rates surge amid Middle East tensions, but longer-term mortgage picture remains largely unchanged

Jonathan Samuels, CEO of specialist lender, Octane Capital, believes that whilst the continuation of escalating tensions in the Middle East have driven a notable increase in swap rates and mortgage pricing in recent months, the broader lending landscape remains relatively stable when viewed over a longer timeframe.

Octane Capital analysed average daily swap rates since the start of...

A quarter of homebuyers think AI search will become more important than portals

New research from UK Property Development (UKPD) suggests that artificial intelligence could be poised to reshape the homebuying journey, with a quarter of recent homebuyers believing AI-powered search will soon overtake traditional property portals as the primary tool for finding a home.

The findings come from a survey of 500 homeowners who purchased a property within the past 12...

Less than 2% of homes for sale offer buyer support schemes despite strong demand

More than one in three scheme-backed homes already sold as affordability pressures continue to drive buyer demand

The latest analysis from London estate agent Benham and Reeves has revealed that homes offering buyers additional support through affordability and purchasing schemes remain in strong demand, despite accounting for less than 2% of available housing stock across Great...

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...

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