Crimestoppers has warned homeowners to prepare for a potential surge in burglaries once lockdown ends. There was a 20 per cent drop in house burglaries last year compared to 2019, analysis of government crime figures revealed. But there are fears the numbers could quickly climb as restrictions ease and people begin spending more time away … Read more
With cleanliness at the forefront of most peoples’ minds at the moment, an educational seek-and-find puzzle challenges the nation to spot the seven hygiene hazards. The tricky brainteaser, created by Hammonds Kitchens, aims to help people keep in mind important hygiene habits when it comes to their kitchens. According to the creators, the current record to … Read more
With cleanliness at the forefront of most peoples’ minds at the moment, an educational seek-and-find puzzle challenges the nation to spot the seven hygiene hazards. The tricky brainteaser, created by Hammonds Kitchens, aims to help people keep in mind important hygiene habits when it comes to their kitchens. According to the creators, the current record to … Read more
The proportion of homes bought off-plan hit a six-year low in 2020 as landlords left the market – although there are signs homeowners may be warming up to the idea of buying a home before it is fully built. A third – or 33 per cent – of new-builds that completed in England and Wales … Read more
Horrified homeowners are confronted with ‘river of sewage’ running down driveways of their £260,000 new-builds after days of rain causes manhole covers to overflow Kimberley Bourton, 46, moved into her new home with husband Lee in August She claims the new-build estate in Northumberland is blighted with problems Shocking video shows raw effluent flowing out … Read more
Horrified homeowners are confronted with ‘river of sewage’ running down driveways of their £260,000 new-builds after days of rain causes manhole covers to overflow Kimberley Bourton, 46, moved into her new home with husband Lee in August She claims the new-build estate in Northumberland is blighted with problems Shocking video shows raw effluent flowing out … Read more
Housing Minister Robert Jenrick was accused of a ‘betrayal of homeowners’ tonight as he confirmed they will get billions of pounds of taxpayers cash to replace dangerous cladding – but only if they live in the tallest buildings. The cabinet minister unveiled the long-awaited £5billion scheme for victims of the cladding scandal that emerged in the … Read more
Housing Minister Robert Jenrick was accused of a ‘betrayal of homeowners’ tonight as he confirmed they will get billions of pounds of taxpayers cash to replace dangerous cladding – but only if they live in the tallest buildings. The cabinet minister unveiled the long-awaited £5billion scheme for victims of the cladding scandal that emerged in the … Read more
Labour demands protection for millions of homeowners from ‘intolerable’ cost of replacing cladding found to be faulty after deadly Grenfell Tower fire amid fears a sixth of ALL homes could be affected Sir Keir Starmer said the current situation was ‘intolerable’ for homeowners Cladding criticised after 2017 Grenfell Tower disaster that left 72 people dead … Read more
One in four homeowners is paying their lender’s highest mortgage rate – and some even think it helps them pay off their loan faster… Borrowers could save £4,080 per year by ditching their standard variable rate This is the ‘default’ rate when your initial term ends and it can be up to 6% Some thought … Read more