Maintenance

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,...