For countless years, one of the more traditional aims for nuclear families and first-time home searchers alike has been to own their own property. Although purchasing is still the more popular way to go when moving home, a startling number of people in the U.K. are shunning this traditional route and opting instead for renting…
Is The UK Becoming A Nation of Renters?
On A Tight Budget? Here’s How You Can Save Money On Your Bills
Some of us can’t help but approach bills with a sense of dread, and with the constantly rising prices, it’s no surprise. Approximately 14% of people in the U.K. (that’s over 7 million) fell behind on their essential bills in 2020[i], and though it might seem like a never-ending spiral, there are things you can…
How to sell your house – our top tips
Despite the pandemic, over a million homes were sold in 2020 in the UK[1], showing that, as long you practice good caution and follow the correct laws, coronavirus doesn’t have to put you off selling your own. So if you’re unsure about how to sell your house or you’re a nervous first time seller in…
Adding A Conservatory to Your Home – What You Need to Know
A conservatory has been a desire in Britain since the 17th century, and they have seen a steady rise in popularity since the 1980s. Approximately 18% of households in the UK have a conservatory[1] now, and if you’re looking to boost the value of your home or are dying for a bit more space, it…
UK Tenants’ Rights – what you need to know
Finding a home isn’t easy, and it can be pretty tricky to find the right rental property to live in. For most renters, once they find a home, they live in relative peace and harmony. Unfortunately, not all renters’ experiences are happy ones. This can be incredibly daunting when renting from private landlords. Many private…
Average Energy Bills in the UK
Energy bills are something most of us dread receiving, especially when it reaches the winter months where we spend more time indoors, lights are on for longer, and we start to rely on our heating systems to stay toasty and warm. Most of us will do anything to keep the bills low, whether that’s telling…
Understanding Home Insurance
Your home is possibly the largest purchase you will ever make, and it is an investment in your family’s future. Home is where the heart is, and this is the place where your family gathers and seeks sanctuary from the outside world. We fill our homes with a variety of furniture, appliances and personal items…
The Essential Home Safety Checklist
Home – a place that you feel comfortable, secure and safe. But how safe is your home? Although it might feel like the least dangerous place that you could be, your home is where you are statistically most likely to have an accident[i]. Accidents in the house cost UK taxpayers a whopping £45.63 billion annually,…
The complete work from home guide
Over the past 12 months, working from home (or WFH, as some now call it) has gone from being specific to certain professions to being very common. With COVID-19 restrictions coming and going and workplaces being temporarily closed, people have been forced to transform spaces in their homes into functional offices. This is something most…
How to Heat A Shed in the Winter
Have you thought about heating your garden shed? We all use our sheds for different reasons. While your garden shed is a safe place to store tools and holiday decorations, it can also be utilised for a wide variety of uses. If you plan to use your shed as an office, classroom, home gym, or…