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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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Water Treatment for Heat Pumps: Why a Low Temperature System Is Not a Low Risk System

A gas boiler running at 75 degrees spends its life quietly sterilising the water inside it. A heat pump running at 40 does not, and that single difference changes what has to go into the circuit, how often it has to be checked, and what happens to the electricity bill when it is ignored.

There is a comfortable assumption doing the rounds: heat pumps are gentler on a heating system...

Stamp Duty receipts remain well above pre-pandemic norms despite cooling housing market

The latest research from Yopa has revealed that, despite continued speculation surrounding a slowdown in the housing market, Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) receipts remain comfortably above pre-pandemic levels, demonstrating the resilience of buyer activity in recent years.

Yopa analysed monthly Stamp Duty Land Tax receipts published by HM Revenue & Customs between January 2018 and...

What Property Businesses Actually Get for Their Website Budget in 2026

Most estate agents, letting agents, and property tradespeople have been quoted wildly different prices for a website at some point. One designer says £900. An agency comes back at £6,500. A friend recommends someone who will do it for £400 and a bottle of wine. The confusion is understandable. What is harder to understand is why nobody explains what the difference actually buys you.

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Home burglary tops Brits' security fears, but 75% admit to bad habits that are risking break-ins

Burglary is the nation's biggest security fear, but new research from Yale reveals Brits are continuing to take risks that could leave their homes vulnerable to break-ins.

The data reveals:

Being burgled is biggest security fear (45%) ahead of identity, phone, laptop, or cars being stolen
Yet Brits admit to leaving windows open, doors unlocked, and keys in

Street.co.uk simplifies Renters' Rights compliance

Street.co.uk has integrated the government's official Form 4A directly into its rent review workflow, enabling letting agents to generate, sign and serve the mandatory rent increase notice without leaving the platform.

Since the introduction of the Renters' Rights Act, landlords and letting agents proposing a rent increase on a periodic tenancy have been required to use the...

How to keep your Airbnb running while you're on holiday this summer

Your Airbnb can still earn money during summer while you're away. Just set up a few systems:

Automate guest messages.
Switch to self check-in.
Arrange for a local cleaner and handyman.
Use dynamic pricing.
Hire a virtual assistant for quick guest replies.

These steps help protect your reviews and income.

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Property developers in Malta: shaping modern living and investment opportunities

The property market in Malta continues to attract not only local buyers but also a growing number of international investors. This unique blend of Mediterranean heritage and modern convenience is driving demand for both residential property and commercial property. With options that range from traditional apartments to high-end penthouses, it is easy to see why so many are looking at property...

Brickflow and Together Launch Instant Automated Decisions-in-Principle for Brokers

Brickflow , the leading digital commercial property finance platform, has announced the launch of an exclusive automated Decision-in-Principle (DIP) capability, developed alongside established lending partner Together , delivering greater certainty and significantly faster decision times for brokers and their borrowers.

The new AutoDIP functionality enables brokers to receive instant...

London rents near £2,300 as international tenant base drives demand for guarantor solutions

The latest research from Zero Deposit has found that average rents in London have risen to £2,294 per month, almost 50% higher than the UK average, reinforcing the capital's position as the most expensive rental market in the country and driving increased demand for alternative guarantor solutions.

The research analysed average monthly rental values across London and the wider UK...

London Boroughs Dominate UK’s Top Graffiti Hotspots as Property Cleanup Bills Climb

Millions of pounds of taxpayer money are being spent every year tackling vandalism across London, with capital boroughs bearing the brunt of the UK's graffiti crisis. That’s according to new Freedom of Information (FOI) data analysed by GTSE.co.uk , a leading trade suppliers retailer, which revealed a disparity in graffiti prevalence and how local authorities handle this vandalism.

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