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Five tips for avoiding mould in the home

New research from property experts reveals the everyday habits that are increasing the chance of mould in your home.

The study comes after finding that searches for ‘how to get rid of mould’ have increased 388% in the UK in the last 12 months.

Matthew Jenkins, Heating Expert at MyJobQuote says, “Everyday habits play a significant role in the prevalence of mould in our homes...

the average home seller entering the market has seen the value of their home increase by as much as £370,000

Today’s home sellers stand to make as much as £370k when selling

The latest research by estate agent comparison site, GetAgent.co.uk , has shown that the average home seller entering the market has seen the value of their home increase by as much as £370,000 since purchasing it.

GetAgent analysed house price growth over the average length of homeownership, adjusting for inflation, to reveal just what today’s sellers stand to make when putting...

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7 Budget-Friendly Hacks to Make a Small Room Feel Cosy

Your bedroom should be the most comfortable room in your house, but tight budgets and size constraints can be a challenge.

What with winter and the cost-of-living crisis , getting the most out of your space and making it feel like a cosy escape has never been more important, which is why many homeowners are having to get creative with their interior design choices to make their...

During the first year of the pandemic year, 2020, we spent £14.4 million on furniture.

Pandemic inspires 40% of UK population to spend more money on furniture

Research from Manor Interiors , the expert in build-to-rent furnishing solutions, reveals that, while the pandemic resulted in people spending less money on furniture for the home, it still accounts for almost half of the average annual household upkeep bill.

During the first year of the pandemic year, 2020, we spent £14.4 million on furniture. This marks a decline of 1.3% compared...

The higher the average house price, the longer the average traffic delay

The more money you spend on your home the more time you’ll spend in traffic

Research by the estate agent comparison site, GetAgent.co.uk , reveals that locations of high value where property prices are concerned, more often than not, come with heavy traffic congestion in the immediate surrounding area.

In England, the average house price currently stands at £284,029 while the national average traffic delay on any given journey is 44 seconds per vehicle per...

“Cleanfluencers” are making big money on social media channels such as Instagram and TikTo

The UK’s Top "Cleanfluencers" Making Big Money On Social Media

“Cleanfluencers” are making big money on social media channels such as Instagram and TikTok, according to a new study by heating experts Boiler Central . A wide array of accounts celebrating cleaning and organising have gained popularity, with niches being carved in everything from speed cleaning to recycling and decluttering expertise.

Sophie Hinchcliffe, or Mrs Hinch as she is...

Help is available for renters who are struggling to keep up with payments

Renter's rights during the Coronavirus lockdown

As the Coronavirus lockdown continues to increase financial strain on the nation, it can be difficult to understand what help is on hand for renters who are struggling to keep up with payments.

Salman Haqqi, personal finance expert at money.co.uk said: “It’s really important to know that if you’re in rented accommodation and are facing financial difficulty due to the coronavirus...

How to create a wildlife-friendly garden

If you’re stuck for garden ideas, one way to spruce up your outdoor space while giving back to nature is by attracting wildlife. Not only will it help the plants and animals, but it will also give you a garden full of interesting species.

Don’t worry - you don’t need Noah’s ark or a Pied Piper to attract wildlife – here are some easy ways to nurture the natural world with your...

Top tips for recreating your perfect home

Top Five Interior Design Trends for 2021

Want to refresh your home for the New Year? As we spend more time at home, experts at Good Move reveal the top interior design trends for 2021, and offer top tips on how you can recreate them in your home.

1. Cottagecore Chic

If you’re into ‘Bridgerton’ and anything Austen-related, this is the aesthetic for you.

Cottagecore has become more popular within the last...

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TV sitcom Friends apartment converted into more bedrooms

SpareRoom redesigns Monica’s apartment from Friends, showing how it would look with the living room taken away and converted into more bedrooms

It follows new research by SpareRoom revealing that a quarter (26%) of flatshares in the UK don’t have a living room

83% of flatsharers who have living rooms believe this space is important for their wellbeing, helping them form...

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