Energy efficiency is on everyone’s radar, so there’s no doubt that Brits are seeking new ways of conserving and saving energy. UK households are already struggling with everyday costs, and with the Bank of England’s recent announcement that it would be raising interest rates to 0.5% means these spikes will push everyone to look into …
As we move towards a more eco-friendly era, is the future of travel really electric? With climate change an ever present threat and with short deadlines to hit net zero in the UK, attention is turning to long term changes that could benefit our environment. It wasn’t so long ago that electric cars seemed a …
In this weather, it’s important to get heating and hot water issues sorted ASAP! And It is a truth universally acknowledged that hot water and heating always breaks down in the middle of winter. According to the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985, all repairs should be carried out in a ‘reasonable time’. Frustratingly, there is …
We love hearing about the creative and imaginative ways people are getting on the property ladder. Whether it’s sharing a mortgage with friends, downsizing to a tiny home or taking to the water, younger generations are experimenting with brand new ways to build and invest in property. So it probably won’t come as any surprise …
The warmer weather is coming, but it’s still important to keep your properties warm – for the health of the property, as well as your tenants! With the cost of living rising, many people are struggling to pay their bills. This is bad news for your tenants, who deserve to be warm at home, but …
The Marie Kondo method has been ‘sparking joy’ in peoples’ lives around the world. The hit Netflix show Tidying Up with Marie Kondo features the organisational guru assisting A-list celebrities and families alike on the path to decluttering. At a time when we’ve spent so much of our days inside, it’s understandable that people want …
The UK is facing a housing crisis, thanks in part to the fact that house prices have risen faster than wages, pricing a lot of people out of the market. While many places throughout the UK have enough homes and reasonable prices, cities in particular struggle to cater for the number of people who move …
It can be difficult to keep up with New Year’s resolutions and goals that become even more intense when they include saving money – especially for something big like home renovations! According to This Is Money UK, lockdown homeowners in 2020 spent £400 more than usual on renovations, with an overall average of £2,608 on …
At this time of year, twinkly Christmas lights and toasty radiators are key elements to cosy festive cheer. However, research has revealed that nearly 60% of tenants are so concerned about their rising energy costs, they are worried about the impact on their mental health. The data, delivered by Smart Energy GB found that 57% …
According to Scrib, in the UK we throw away 13 billion steel cans every year, which when stacked on top of each other would reach the moon! Everything from council tax to bin collection varies across the country. When it comes to bins, the United Kingdom has both private and council recycling systems in operation in …
