As winter comes to an end, more than 18 million homes (64% of households) are struggling with the repercussions of condensation, damp and mould[1] according to new research by energy comparison experts at Uswitch.
One in three households (36%) say the problem has been worse this year[2], and four-fifths of people (81%) have had to use at least one cleaning product or tool to tackle...
Two thirds of UK homeowners spend under £1,000 preparing their property for sale, and over half say it helps them sell faster, new research reveals.
Small exterior fixes costing just a few hundred pounds could make the difference between securing a strong offer and watching buyers walk away, according to new research into UK home selling behaviour.
Jonathan Samuels, CEO of Octane Capital , believes that despite the Government extending the deadline for all private rental stock to meet an EPC C rating from 2028 to 2030 , refurbishment finance will remain key in helping landlords meet this deadline, with an estimated £19.9bn needed to ensure all privately rented homes in England are up to standard in four years time.
New insight from Yopa reveals how home sellers entering the market in 2026 can add more than £30,000 to their property value by carrying out some basic home improvements.
Yopa looked at five easily implemented tasks that home sellers can undertake before entering the market in order to make a good first impression with buyers, as well as the boost they are thought to have on the...
Homeowners are being urged to take urgent action to protect their properties from damp, mould and flooding as winter weather tightens its grip on the UK.
According to a leading property care expert, just a handful of checks carried out now could save households thousands of pounds in repair costs — and help protect their health during the coldest months of the year.
As the festive season approaches and we prepare to welcome guests into our homes, Enness Global has identified nine of the most extravagant and fancy home features that define true luxury at Christmas. But impressing the most discerning house guests doesn't come cheap, with the final bill coming in at around £750,000
Private butler
For households committed to showcasing high level...
More than half of UK homeowners renovated their property last year, according to the 2025 UK Houzz & Home Renovation Trends Report . Most of this was, of course, things like loft conversions, new kitchens, improved plumbing or new electrics. Few people know about the more interesting alterations that can make a big difference to a home's style, originality, practicality and even value....
The safety of your home requires your attention. Taking proper home security measures has become critical in the face of rising burglaries in the UK. The Office for National Statistics puts home burglaries in the UK at an average of 34 burglaries per hour, one occurring every 2 minutes.
Most new buyers factor in home security improvements in their purchase, according to Ben, a real...
Research by property maintenance solution provider, Help me Fix , has found that home cinemas, loft conversions, and solar panels are among the home improvements that actually reduce the sale income potential of a property by as much as £12,300.
The property market is proving to be more resilient that many experts thought. Prices aren’t dropping at the rate some projected despite the...
After a busy year for the UK property market, GetAgent.co.uk has revealed the New Year’s resolutions homebuyers are setting for their home and the improvements they’re planning to spend thousands on in the process.
Above and beyond the aspiration of owning our own property, we also like to make our house a home and for many, this means putting our own personal stamp on it. So it’s...
