Homeowners outraged as ‘money-grabbing’ council in Wales charges them £215 to drive over the KERB to access their driveways installed after their houses were built Families charged £215 to get ‘permission’ to drive across the pavement on street Neighbours on street in Barry, South Wales, were left shocked after getting letter Vale of Glamorgan council sent … Read more
Homeowners outraged as ‘money-grabbing’ council in Wales charges them £215 to drive over the KERB to access their driveways installed after their houses were built Families charged £215 to get ‘permission’ to drive across the pavement on street Neighbours on street in Barry, South Wales, were left shocked after getting letter Vale of Glamorgan council sent … Read more
Planning rules pruned for roof gardens: High-level greenery could become next big thing as ministers prepare to let homeowners build terraces on top of their property Ministers will make it easier to get permission to build roof terraces on houses It is difficult to get planning permission due to neighbour privacy considerations There are currently … Read more
Older homeowners using equity release are taking an average of £100,000 out thanks to house price increases – but high interest means some say it should be a ‘last resort’.
The fundamental rules when buying a home have always been to check the building and its location thoroughly and make several visits before signing on the dotted line. Yet in today’s property market that kind of safety-first thinking is a thing of the past. ‘Buying unseen is the most dramatic Covid-driven property trend we’ve seen,’ … Read more
The fundamental rules when buying a home have always been to check the building and its location thoroughly and make several visits before signing on the dotted line. Yet in today’s property market that kind of safety-first thinking is a thing of the past. ‘Buying unseen is the most dramatic Covid-driven property trend we’ve seen,’ … Read more
Disaster strikes! Social media snaps reveal homes left in ruin – from a flooded bathroom to a study covered in SNOW People from around the world have been sharing pictures of disasters at home The unfortunate situations are sure to put your own problems in perspective One homeowner’s porch collapsed, while another’s home was snowed … Read more
A significant number of homeowners could be overpaying for their home insurance because they bought a policy from their mortgage provider, instead of searching for the best deal. Almost a third of homeowners have taken out an insurance policy through their mortgage provider at the time of their house purchase, according to research by Compare … Read more
Homeowners will have to put up with central heating that is cooler by 10 degrees C if Britain is to hit climate change targets Government has set a target of 600,000 heat pumps installed each year by 2028 Pumps are more efficient than using fossil fuel technologies such as gas boilers However, they operate 10 … Read more
Homeowners will have to put up with central heating that is cooler by 10 degrees C if Britain is to hit climate change targets Government has set a target of 600,000 heat pumps installed each year by 2028 Pumps are more efficient than using fossil fuel technologies such as gas boilers However, they operate 10 … Read more