5 Ways for Renters to Stay Warm & Keep Their Deposit
Experts reveal five simple, temporary changes UK tenants can make to stay warm this winter without risking their deposit or breaching tenancy agreements.
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Cheap rug trick to warm your bedroom without heating
A heating expert reveals a simple, cost-effective design change to insulate your bedroom and stay warm this winter, helping to slash energy bills. Discover the easy swap.
Warm Your Bedroom Without Turning Up Heating: Expert Tip
A heating expert reveals a simple, cheap design change to insulate your bedroom and slash energy bills this winter. Discover how a thick rug can make all the difference.
Simple Radiator Hack Saves £900 on Energy Bills
A DIY expert reveals how foil insulation behind radiators stops heat escaping through walls, warming rooms faster and cutting energy costs by up to £900 annually.
Housebuilders to Report as UK Market Remains Sluggish
Persimmon, Vistry and Taylor Wimpey will publish trading updates next week, offering a crucial snapshot of the UK's sluggish housing market. Read the latest analysis.
The Pitfalls of Renting from a Friend in the UK
As living costs soar, more Britons are becoming 'friendlords'. But mixing friendship and tenancy can lead to power imbalances, unfair evictions, and broken relationships. Read the full story.
Free '30cm Rule' Can Slash Your Winter Heating Bills
Insulation experts reveal a simple, cost-free furniture rearrangement trick—the '30cm rule'—that can significantly boost radiator efficiency and lower energy costs. Learn more easy steps to stay warm for less.
Free 30cm rule could cut your heating bills by 25%
Insulation experts reveal a simple, no-cost furniture rearrangement trick to boost radiator efficiency by 25% and lower energy bills this winter. Learn the '30cm rule' and other easy hacks.
One in four HMOs in England operating illegally
At least 25% of Houses in Multiple Occupation in England are illegal, creating squalid conditions and a £1.4bn NHS burden. Discover the grassroots fightback.
Expert Tips for Layering Window Treatments Like a Designer
Transform your rooms with professional window dressing layering tips from design manager Chloe Dacosta. Learn how to combine blinds, curtains, and sheers for style, light control, and insulation.
2025 UK Property Hotspots & Cold Spots Revealed
New data reveals the UK's top 20 property hotspots and cold spots for 2025. See which postcodes saw the biggest price rises and falls, from Suffolk to Sunderland.
UK's Over-60s Homelessness Crisis Deepens
Charities warn of a sharp rise in pensioners facing homelessness due to soaring rents and a lack of social housing. Read the human stories behind the statistics and what experts say must change.
Couple saves £1k a month living on canal boat
Tish and Josh sold their apartment and moved onto a narrowboat to escape rising UK living costs. They reveal the financial savings, mental health benefits, and hidden challenges of life on the water.
New Towns Plan Criticised for Lack of Social Housing
Senior planners warn the government's new towns drive risks failing those most in need. Experts argue for focusing on existing communities and brownfield sites instead. Read the full analysis.
Planners Warn New Towns Plan Lacks Social Housing Ambition
Senior figures behind Milton Keynes criticise the government's new towns drive for insufficient social housing, urging focus on existing communities. Read their expert analysis.
UK Property Hotspots 2025: Plymouth, Stafford, Wigan Lead Growth
New Lloyds data reveals the UK's top property hotspots for 2025, with Plymouth seeing a 12.6% surge. Discover where values soared and where they fell sharply. Explore the full regional analysis now.
Plymouth house prices rise 12.6%, fastest in UK
Plymouth recorded the UK's steepest house price rise in 2025, up 12.6%. Discover the hotspots, London's slump, and the latest property market trends.
Lloyds reveals UK's top 2025 property hotspots
Plymouth leads UK property value growth at 12.6% in 2025, while the South East sees sharpest falls. Discover the full hotspots list and regional trends.
New Towns Plan Lacks Ambition, Say Post-War Planners
Architects of Milton Keynes slam the government's new towns programme for insufficient social housing and ambition. Can it solve the housing crisis? Read the exclusive.
Guardian seeks stories on unconventional UK living arrangements
The Guardian is asking readers to share their experiences of unusual living situations, from communes to long-term friend cohabitation. Tell us your story anonymously.
Hidden Heat Loss from Windows Pushes Up Winter Energy Bills
As the cold snap hits, discover why ageing windows cause significant heat loss and how modern double glazing can save you up to £235 annually on heating costs.
Mould in council home made son ill, mother fears return
A Bristol mother fears mould that caused her son's serious chest infection will return this winter. 28% of UK homes report damp, mould, or cold issues, new research reveals.
UK's 10 Most Desirable Postcodes Revealed
New research uncovers the UK's most sought-after postcodes where properties sell up to 30 days faster than average. Discover the top locations for security, schools, and lifestyle.
Home retrofit hacks could cut energy bills by 75%
Expert reveals four eco-renovation secrets most builders won't tell you, from natural insulation to heat pumps, that can dramatically cut costs and increase property value. Join the retrofit revolution.
Homeowner adds £90K to house value with energy retrofit
Judith Leary-Joyce slashed her energy use by 75% and boosted her Victorian home's value by £90,000 through a deep retrofit. Discover her essential tips for an efficient, healthy home.
What Builders Don't Tell You About Home Retrofits
Eco-renovator Judith Leary-Joyce reveals why builders often overlook key energy-efficient retrofits that slash bills and boost property value. Discover the four upgrades you need to request.
Simple DIY Trick to Prevent Frozen Pipes
British Gas shares an easy, inexpensive DIY insulation trick to prevent pipes from freezing and bursting this winter. Protect your home from costly leaks and flooding.
Lower boiler flow temp to 50C to cut energy bills
Energy expert Hudson Lambert reveals a quick boiler setting change and DIY fixes to slash heating costs this winter. Start saving money on your energy bills today.
Young family's 4-year ordeal with bed bugs and mould
A young family in Pimlico has suffered for nearly four years with a severe bed bug infestation and mould outbreak in their Sanctuary Housing flat, leading to serious health issues. Read their shocking story.
King Backs Mussel Beard Acoustic Panels
Belgian entrepreneur Sander Nevejans transforms discarded mussel beards into sustainable acoustic panels, with backing from King Charles. Discover this innovative green solution for the building industry.
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