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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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Mansion tax U-turn spares almost one in 10 London homes from potential £1.5m threshold

Almost one in 10 homes currently listed for sale in London would have fallen within the scope of the Government's mansion tax had the threshold been reduced from £2m to £1.5m, according to the latest research from Yopa, highlighting the significance of the Government's reported decision to rule out the expansion.

The full-service estate agency analysed current for-sale stock across...

Landlords warned over autumn slip hazards as waste fines rise to £5,000

Landlords and letting agents are being urged to keep communal paths, entrances and outdoor areas clear of fallen leaves this autumn, as wet weather increases the risk of slips and new waste enforcement rules bring higher potential penalties for improper disposal.

Waste and compliance specialist Direct365 is warning property owners and managers not to overlook seasonal maintenance,...

Holding a Water Company Quote? What Each Charge on It Actually Pays For

A water company quote for a new connection rarely arrives as a single number. It usually comes as several lines: an infrastructure charge, an environmental component, a connection charge and a few fees. Most people look straight at the total. The individual lines are more useful, because they tell you which parts are fixed, which depend on your site, and which you can still influence....

England's chain-free homebuying hotspots

The latest research by Lyons Bowe reveals that almost 40% of homes on England's housing market are chain-free, giving buyers a better chance of avoiding one of the biggest headaches of moving home.

With recent figures showing that almost half of homebuyers are being impacted by broken chains, Lyons Bowe has analysed current property listings across England and the South West region...

Nearly nine in 10 home sellers say the valuation appointment is key when choosing an estate agent

The latest research from GetAgent.co.uk has revealed that the valuation appointment remains one of the most influential stages of the home selling journey, with almost nine in 10 sellers saying it played an important role when deciding which estate agent to instruct.

GetAgent.co.uk surveyed UK home sellers who have sold over the last year and found that 86% considered the valuation...

Millions of Brits suffer this summer as a new report reveals the everyday impact of "heat trap" homes.

Summer 2026 was one of the hottest on record, with Kew Gardens hitting 38.1°C and 40 days over 30°C nationwide - beating the previous record of 34 days set back in 1995.

But while many enjoyed the sunshine, a new report from MyBuilder.com , the reliable way to hire tradespeople, reveals that Brits' own homes made the heat far harder to live with. The "Heat-Trap Homes Report" found...

UK commuter towns index 2026: Where do homebuyers get the best value?

Pepper Money's 2026 Commuter Towns Index compares property prices, rents, earnings, and commuting costs to reveal where buyers can find the best balance between affordable housing and access to major UK cities.

Living outside a major city has long offered buyers a way to make their property budget stretch further without giving up access to city-centre jobs. That value isn't consistent,...

These period property types are actually selling above asking price right now

Across the UK, older properties and restoration-led renovations are being pushed back into the spotlight. Global searches for “heritage home” are up 162% year-on-year, while searches for “exposed brick” are up 56%, as buyers and renovators increasingly look for character-led properties with visible original features.

At the same time, the UK housing market remains under pressure,...

Conveyancing causes more stress than property chains, homeowners reveal

The latest research by Lyons Bowe has found that 42% of recent homebuyers say conveyancing is the biggest barrier to a smooth property transaction, compared with just 19% who point to property chains.

The survey of 1,000 recent homebuyers* examined which aspects of the transaction process had presented the biggest barriers to a smooth journey, as well as what could have improved the...

Live like a traitor and transform your home into a castle

From on-edge round table meetings to vicious murder plots, Traitors has become a hot topic, even when thinking about our interiors. To help get your home into that medieval vibe, MyBuilder.com lists ways to incorporate castlecore into your modern-day home.

Castlecore is an aesthetic and lifestyle trend inspired by medieval times, focusing on gothic architecture, rich fabrics and...

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