Homeowners

A carbon monoxide expert has urged Brits to watch out for signs of the ‘silent killer’ in their home.

Carbon monoxide poisoning: leave immediately if you spot these signs

RAAC is a lightweight, 'bubbly' form of concrete commonly used in roofs and occasionally in walls and floors. It was popular with the construction industry from the 1950s through to the 1990s.

Concerns over RAAC-impacted homes in Livingston

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Cavity Wall Insulation scandal causes damp, debt and devastation

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Yellow warnings caution against further rainfall and colder snaps for Ireland, says Met Office

Ad Feature UK-based radiator supplier comes to Ireland as temperatures plummet

Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey (C) attends the central bank's Monetary Policy Report press conference at the Bank of England on 7 November 2024 (Photo: Henry Nicholls - WPA Pool/Getty Images)

Bank of England cuts interest rates again - what it means for you

The top reason driving people to move was the fact it may not meet their mobility needs as they get older

More than half of homeowners want to ‘improve not move’ their home

What a bathroom TV can look like. Photo: Frontline Bathrooms

This company is selling TVs designed for bathrooms

The rapid spread of Japanese knotweed is creating a crisis across the UK

Ad Feature Japanese Knotweed puts UK homes at risk & property values in jeopardy

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9 ways to avoid Halloween decoration fines and decorate your house

The team behind the popular BBC Scotland show ‘Scotland’s Home of the Year’ are looking for applicants to take part in the Festive edition of the show, due to broadcast in December 2024.

Locals urged to apply for 'Scotland's Christmas Home of the Year 2024'

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I'm a utilities expert: tips to cut energy use amid Winter Fuel crisis

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New calculator shows how much house prices have gone up in your area

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I'm a financial advisor - these rules will get you to your saving goal

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I'm a mortgage expert - 9 pitfalls that first time buyers should avoid

Affordability concerns are prompting first-time buyers to consider moving more than 30 miles from their preferred location

First-time buyers prepared to move more than 30 miles
Affordability concerns are prompting first-time buyers to consider moving more than 30 miles from their preferred location to get their foot on the property ladder.
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Ad Feature Luxury family homes go on sale just outside of Edinburgh

The least likeable living room revealed

The nation’s biggest décor distasters

Diane Jackson, 61, and partner Mark, 59, have seen their £320,000 new build home turn into a nightmare after mould and beetle infestation riddled the building. (Credit: SWNS)

New-build nightmare for distraught couple

The 'free money' tip that helps money-savvy people save thousands

Leith makes list of up-and-coming areas in Edinburgh

Leith and Gorgie up-and-coming areas for property

Aspiring UK homeowners aren't feeling so optimistic

The best and worst interior trends of the past 25 years

Home Energy Scotland can provide advice on home improvements.

Funds to help with energy efficient home improvements

Among your piles of stuff could be hidden treasures worth a lot of money and old books are no exception, with some first editions worth up to £139,000.

10 old children’s books you could have lying around worth up to £139k

Top 5 eco-friendly home improvements

Nationwide's House Price Index for August 2023 concluded a "further softening in the annual rate of house price growth" - Credit: Adobe

House prices wobble - making homes more affordable for wannabe owners
Nationwide's House Price Index found "further softening in the annual rate of house price growth" in August 2023
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Is Edinburgh’s festival set to be pushed to the Fringes? - Miles Briggs

Homes in the UK are designed to retain heat, so heatwaves prove tough for Brits who cannot escape the high temperatures.

How to keep your home cool without air con as temperatures soar again

Felicity Holloway, who heads up mortgages at Moneybox Home-buying, has revealed how homeowners can navigate remortgaging with greater confidence.

Mortgage expert’s five tips on ‘daunting prospect’ of remortgaging

Surging house prices and pension values have largely benefited older generations with many young people locked out of home ownership altogether, according to the Resolution Foundation.

House prices could fall by 25% in ‘new normal’ for homeowners

A ’right to dry’ campaign has been launched to lend outdoor space to renters, so they can dry their laundry outside.

Right to dry campaign launches so renters can hang washing outside

Four in 10 hopeful home-buyers are optimistic about owning their first property

4 in 10 home-buyers are optimistic about owning their first property

Interest rates are set to rise again

Millions of homeowners issued warning as mortgages set to rise again

Gardeners beware - Japanese knotweed is extremely destructive

Japanese Knotweed: high risk areas in Edinburgh and how to manage it

Scientists at the University of Leeds have discovered a possible breakthrough in controlling Japanese knotweed

Japanese Knotweed: high risk areas in the UK and how to manage it

The cost of a two-year fixed-rate mortgage in the UK rose above 6 per cent on Monday.

Mortgage rate increase: The help available if you can’t pay

Homeowners could be liable for £50k fine if your neighbour does ‘this’ to your property

Neighbours could land homeowners a £50k fine according to obscure law

Experts from the industry have given an insight into what effect Jeremy Hunt’s new Spring Budget will have on the UK housing market.

What does spring budget mean for housing market? Zoopla forecast

This £1 hack could prevent your boiler from breaking down

£1 item could stop your boiler breaking, according to heating engineer

Shrove Tuesday is just around the corner but plumbers have issued a warning ahead of the day

Pancake Day mistake which could leave you £300 out of pocket

The top 20 most house-proud cities – with Newcastle topping the list

10 Edinburgh areas with Japanese knotweed infestations revealed

Here’s why you shouldn’t use bleach to clean your bathroom

Scotland's homeless people are suffering as temperatures plummet (Picture: John Devlin)

SNP's misguided priorities are making cost-of-living crisis worse

Orchids make an elegant addition to any home especially in the winter (photo: Adobe)

Houseplants to brighten your home this winter

In a recent poll of 20,000 adults by PayPal UK found that 44 per cent will feel financial pressure this festive season, with three quarters of those too proud to split costs.

Experts reveal 5 ways to have an energy efficient Christmas Day

A power cut hit parts of East Lothian on Tuesday morning.

Power cut leaves hundreds of homes without electricity

Homeowners could receive cash reward up to £2,000 for making energy-efficient im...

Home Energy Scotland provides clear and impartial advice to make your home warmer.

Home Energy Scotland calls on Lothian households to apply for £5000 worth of hom...

Be prepared for extreme weather (photo: adobe.com)

Extreme weather protection - 7 tips for dealing with storm damage

These are the top 20 moving bugbears

EZVIZ DB2 video doorbell.

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Old style fire alarms will no longer be allowed.

Tories call for a delay to Scotland's controversial fire alarm legislation

A view of the facade of the Bank of England in central London on November 5, 2020. - The Bank of England on November 5, 2020 unveiled an extra £150 billion in cash stimulus and forecast a deeper coronavirus-induced recession for the UK as England begins a second lockdown. (Photo by Ben STANSALL / AFP) (Photo by BEN STANSALL/AFP via Getty Images)

Why millions of households ‘could face higher mortgage payments after Budget’