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Winter warmth, summer cool: five ways to prepare your home

After a scorching summer, a new report shows that 35% of Brits feel as though their home is unsuitable for the climate we now live in. With the priority now shifting to staying warm and comfortable this winter ahead of looming energy bill increases, MyBuilder.com , the reliable way to hire tradespeople, is advising homeowners to consider upgrades that both warm in winter - and stay cool in summer....

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How to Declare Airbnb Income to HMRC

Your Airbnb account says guests paid £800 for a stay, but a smaller amount reached your bank account. Which figure belongs on your tax return? If you only let the property for a few weekends, do you need to send a return at all?

The first job is to establish what HMRC expects for your type of letting. After that, you can collect the figures for the correct tax year, register if...

Firework Night set to fizzle out as 97% of UK households won't buy fireworks and 7 in 10 want to see them banned

As many as 97% of UK households won't be buying fireworks to set off at home this Bonfire Night, while more than seven in 10 believe private fireworks displays in residential gardens should be banned altogether, according to new research from Yopa .

The full-service estate agency surveyed the UK public ahead of Bonfire Night to gauge attitudes towards private fireworks displays, the...

Leeds and Cardiff rank below London for affordable rental availability

The latest research by London lettings and estate agent, Benham and Reeves , has revealed that tenants in Leeds and Cardiff have less choice of rental properties priced below the local average than those searching in London, despite the capital being the most expensive rental market of the major British cities analysed.

Benham and Reeves analysed current market rental listings, using...

When a Property Problem Becomes a Criminal Matter: What Landlords, Buyers and Sellers Should Know

Most property disputes are settled through negotiation, mediation, or the civil courts. However, disputes involving tenancies, mortgage applications, or property sales can sometimes lead to criminal investigations. Landlords, investors, buyers, and sellers should understand where that line sits. If you are facing an investigation, you can speak to trusted defence lawyers for serious criminal...

This everyday habit could be secretly driving up your energy bill

As new research reveals homeowners are looking to cut costs, MyBuilder.com warns Brits against one costly mistake.

Brand-new data from MyBuilder.com , the reliable way to hire tradespeople, found that 14 million households say their energy bills feel completely out of their control. According to the Energy Squeeze Report , more than three quarters of Brits (76%) admit to watching how...

The Most Common Mistakes Homeowners Make When Hiring a Renewable Energy Installer

Renewable energy installations can swallow more than just a chunk of your savings before dramatically reducing your electricity or heating costs. Between solar panels, heat pumps, and storage, homeowners risk parting with thousands of pounds, making the wrong hiring choice exceptionally expensive. MCS-certified installers should be close to the top of the list of must-investigate items;...

Heating a holiday home abroad: keep the boiler going

Owning a second home in France, Spain or Portugal is a long-held dream for many British buyers, and plenty of them now let the property out for part of the year. What rarely features in the glossy brochures is the heating. Yet a boiler that fails in February, with guests arriving or the owner a two-hour flight away, is one of the most common and costly headaches for overseas property owners...

The Essential Features of a High-End Holiday Villa

There's something lovely about arriving at a holiday villa, dropping your bags and immediately feeling at home. No waiting around for your room to be ready or wondering whether you'll find a sun lounger by the pool. The space is yours, and you can enjoy it however you like.

Of course, not every villa offers the same experience. Some look incredible in photographs but fall short when...

92% of estate agents back government regulation as almost half report rogue operators in their local market

The latest market insight from GetAgent.co.uk has revealed that 92% of estate agents across England and Wales support government plans to introduce stronger regulation of the industry, with almost half (48%) reporting that they believe rogue or substandard agencies are an issue within their local market.

The research, commissioned by GetAgent, surveyed 537 estate agents across...

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,...

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