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The weather has certainly turned and many of us are playing the “should we” or “shouldn’t we” game of whether or not to put the central heating on. And with energy costs soaring,...

New home completions have returned to pre-pandemic levels, according to the NHBC, an independent provider of warranty and insurance for new homes. The organisation says its research highlights that overall...

There is currently huge potential for older households to unlock housing wealth by downsizing to smaller homes, according to property agent Savills. Analysing the English Housing Survey, the company reveals...

What is top of your wish list when you search for your new home? Or are there features you hope to add through remodelling, extension or conversion work on either your existing property or the one you...

The average first-time buyer will need an additional £12,250 of income – compared to a year ago- to buy a home, according to the latest House Price Index from Zoopla. The research carried out...

When times are hard, we all need to tighten our belts and make cuts – and it might be tempting to reduce home insurance. Hannah Davidson, senior underwriting manager at Aviva, stresses the importance...

The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has announced which buildings are contending for the coveted 2022 RIBA Stirling Prize, awarded to the UK’s best new building. Now in its 26th year,...

The combined value of UK homes has surged to over £10 trillion this year as strong demand and a lack of supply continues to drive house prices higher according to Zoopla. With the average UK household...

This summer we have seen the highest ever temperatures in the UK – and, according to the experts, there are more to come. There has been much discussion about how we should be designing and building...

House prices continue to rise across the UK in June, according to the latest Residential Market Survey, from the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). But, suggests the research, the pace of...

If you’re looking to liven up your home over the coming weeks, you might want to go big and bold by bringing in something deliciously tropical. Gorgeous greens, beautiful blues, strong yellows and...

Those buying or intending to buy a new-build property now prioritise energy efficiency, according to a new survey. Recent research from property portal Zoopla has revealed nearly 70 per cent of respondents...