Maintenance

Damp & mould

Damp and mould searches rise by 34% as Inventory Base launches new HHSRS template

The latest research from Inventory Base shows that search interest in damp and mould has increased by 34.2% in the latest two-month comparison, while searches for damp have risen by 29.1% and mould by 16.8%.

The analysis of Google search interest trends* found that searches for "damp and mould" rose from an average search interest score of 38.65 in the previous two months to 51.88 in...

Lawn care

Expert’s guide to fixing a waterlogged lawn after heavy rainfall

The British weather has been relentlessly miserable in 2026, with the UK already reaching nearly 90 per cent of its average winter rainfall so far this year.

Heavy rainfall is a disaster for our outdoor spaces, with nearly a fifth (17 per cent) of Brits having their lawns completely ruined by the endless rain. A waterlogged lawn can lead to deep, wet patches, a sudden surge of slugs...

Refurbish Homes

£19.9bn of refurbishment investment required to bring England's private rented homes up to EPC C by 2030

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.

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Frozen drives

WINTER WARNING: The common de-icing trick that's cracking driveways – and the £1 fix hiding in your cupboard

With snow and ice causing chaos across the UK, freezing mornings are back, and so are hazardous driveways. Experts are warning homeowners to watch their step and consider how they de-ice their driveways.

Most people reach straight for rock salt, but doing so could end up costing homeowners thousands. Not only does it leave a messy residue, but it can also slowly damage concrete,...