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...
From scorched lawns to faded paintwork, exterior experts say Britain's hotter summers are changing how homes age
Britain's homes and gardens were never really designed for prolonged 30°C heat, but as heatwaves become more frequent, experts say the way we maintain our homes will need to evolve too.
With heatwaves now becoming a thing for UK summers, scorching...
A driveway is one of those parts of the house you stop noticing. Until you do. A cracked slab, a puddle that won't drain, a surface that looks tired against a freshly painted front door. Then suddenly it's all you see.
Replacing a driveway is a bigger decision than most homeowners give it credit for. It costs real money. It affects how your home looks from the street. It can help or...
Households across Wales are being warned that waiting too long to install solar panels could reduce their future ability to export electricity back to the grid, potentially limiting long-term financial returns.
The warning comes as demand for home solar continues to surge across Wales. According to Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS) data, solar uptake across Wales continued...
Cold and damp weather isn’t just miserable for us Brits - it’s tricky for our homes too. This time of year is prime for an explosion in mould in our properties, which can potentially lead to health issues if not treated.
According to data from MyBuilder.com , the reliable way to hire tradespeople, many Brits are facing an increasing struggle to keep mould out of their homes. In fact...
Christmas is just around the corner, and with it comes the perfect chance to host your friends and family to celebrate the festive season.
But the bi-products of lavish meals and drinks can wreak havoc on our plumbing if we dispose of them the wrong way. Every day foods and drinks, such as gravy, cream, and cream liqueurs, can all clog up our drains and lead to unwelcome blockages...
Millions of Brits would not be able to afford repairs to their home should an emergency occur, according to brand new statistics released today.
According to the research from MyBuilder.com , the reliable way to hire tradespeople, 50 per cent of households have less than £1,000 saved in the bank. And with the average price of emergency home repair coming in at a four figure cost, it...
The latest research from nationwide cash buying company and quick sale specialists, Springbok Properties , has revealed that failing to complete some of the most common winter home maintenance tasks could cost homeowners thousands of pounds, as ignored issues turn into major repair jobs over the colder months.
Springbok Properties analysed a series of essential winter maintenance...
This weekend will see temperatures reach 32 degrees - and while it might seem the perfect time to get your lawn cut, mowing your grass in the heat can cause serious damage.
According to an expert from MyBuilder.com , the reliable way to hire tradespeople, Brits should leave mowing the lawn until the weather has cooled. Mowing in the heat can damage or even kill the blades, leading to...
